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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.88, 774.24 and 328.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.88, 774.24 and 328.08 is: 452.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.88 : 774.24 = 328.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.88/774.24 = 328.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.88x = 774.24 × 328.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.88x = 254,012.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,012.66/560.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.88

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