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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.00, 772.68 and 363.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.00, 772.68 and 363.78 is: 501.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.00 : 772.68 = 363.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.00/772.68 = 363.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.00x = 772.68 × 363.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.00x = 281,085.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,085.53/560.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.94

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