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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.92, 770.04 and 325

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.92, 770.04 and 325 is: 448.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.92 : 770.04 = 325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.92/770.04 = 325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.92x = 770.04 × 325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.92x = 250,263
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,263/557.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.56

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