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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.97, 774.18 and 328.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.97, 774.18 and 328.08 is: 452.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.97 : 774.18 = 328.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.97/774.18 = 328.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.97x = 774.18 × 328.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.97x = 253,992.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,992.97/560.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.77

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