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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.02, 800.43 and 347.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.02, 800.43 and 347.13 is: 479.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.02 : 800.43 = 347.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.02/800.43 = 347.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.02x = 800.43 × 347.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.02x = 277,853.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,853.27/580.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.04

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