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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.03, 772.71 and 323.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.03, 772.71 and 323.97 is: 447.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.03 : 772.71 = 323.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.03/772.71 = 323.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.03x = 772.71 × 323.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.03x = 250,334.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,334.86/560.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.01

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