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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.04, 773.85 and 392.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.04, 773.85 and 392.69 is: 541.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.04 : 773.85 = 392.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.04/773.85 = 392.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.04x = 773.85 × 392.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.04x = 303,884.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,884.39/561.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.64

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