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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560, 772.71 and 323.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560, 772.71 and 323.95 is: 447.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560 : 772.71 = 323.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560/772.71 = 323.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560x = 772.71 × 323.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560x = 250,319.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,319.40/560
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.00

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