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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.15, 772.99 and 324.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.15, 772.99 and 324.06 is: 447.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.15 : 772.99 = 324.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.15/772.99 = 324.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.15x = 772.99 × 324.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.15x = 250,493.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,493.52/560.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.19

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