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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.74, 773.76 and 324.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.74, 773.76 and 324.59 is: 447.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.74 : 773.76 = 324.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.74/773.76 = 324.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.74x = 773.76 × 324.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.74x = 251,155.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,155.01/560.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.90

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