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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.95, 774 and 324.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.95, 774 and 324.84 is: 448.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.95 : 774 = 324.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.95/774 = 324.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.95x = 774 × 324.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.95x = 251,426.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,426.16/560.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.21

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