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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.04, 800.48 and 344.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.04, 800.48 and 344.11 is: 474.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.04 : 800.48 = 344.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.04/800.48 = 344.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.04x = 800.48 × 344.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.04x = 275,452.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,452.48/580.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.89

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