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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.06, 801.65 and 328.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.06, 801.65 and 328.95 is: 453.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.06 : 801.65 = 328.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.06/801.65 = 328.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.06x = 801.65 × 328.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.06x = 263,699.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,699.35/581.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.83

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