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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.00, 772.52 and 360.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.00, 772.52 and 360.77 is: 497.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.00 : 772.52 = 360.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.00/772.52 = 360.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.00x = 772.52 × 360.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.00x = 278,702.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,702.75/560.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.69

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