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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.04, 772.92 and 327.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.04, 772.92 and 327.18 is: 451.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.04 : 772.92 = 327.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.04/772.92 = 327.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.04x = 772.92 × 327.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.04x = 252,883.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,883.97/560.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.55

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