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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.76, 774.06 and 327.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.76, 774.06 and 327.96 is: 452.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.76 : 774.06 = 327.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.76/774.06 = 327.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.76x = 774.06 × 327.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.76x = 253,860.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,860.72/560.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.71

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