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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.00, 772.80 and 324.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.00, 772.80 and 324.05 is: 447.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.00 : 772.80 = 324.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.00/772.80 = 324.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.00x = 772.80 × 324.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.00x = 250,421.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,421.98/560.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.19

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