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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.96, 774 and 328.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.96, 774 and 328.08 is: 452.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.96 : 774 = 328.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.96/774 = 328.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.96x = 774 × 328.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.96x = 253,933.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,933.92/560.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.68

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