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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.10, 774.24 and 325.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.10, 774.24 and 325.06 is: 448.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.10 : 774.24 = 325.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.10/774.24 = 325.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.10x = 774.24 × 325.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.10x = 251,674.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,674.45/561.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.54

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