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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.06, 774.03 and 339.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.06, 774.03 and 339.96 is: 469.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.06 : 774.03 = 339.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.06/774.03 = 339.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.06x = 774.03 × 339.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.06x = 263,139.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,139.24/561.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.00

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