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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.05, 772.75 and 338.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.05, 772.75 and 338.62 is: 467.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.05 : 772.75 = 338.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.05/772.75 = 338.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.05x = 772.75 × 338.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.05x = 261,668.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,668.61/560.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.22

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