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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.86, 774.11 and 324.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.86, 774.11 and 324.97 is: 448.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.86 : 774.11 = 324.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.86/774.11 = 324.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.86x = 774.11 × 324.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.86x = 251,562.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,562.53/560.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.53

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