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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.28, 771.93 and 326.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.28, 771.93 and 326.54 is: 450.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.28 : 771.93 = 326.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.28/771.93 = 326.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.28x = 771.93 × 326.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.28x = 252,066.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,066.02/559.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.70

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