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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.07, 800.71 and 383.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.07, 800.71 and 383.85 is: 529.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.07 : 800.71 = 383.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.07/800.71 = 383.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.07x = 800.71 × 383.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.07x = 307,352.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,352.53/580.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.85

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