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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.44, 995.70 and 575.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.44, 995.70 and 575.56 is: 793.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.44 : 995.70 = 575.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.44/995.70 = 575.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.44x = 995.70 × 575.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.44x = 573,085.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,085.09/722.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.26

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