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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.13, 774.36 and 339.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.13, 774.36 and 339.93 is: 469.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.13 : 774.36 = 339.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.13/774.36 = 339.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.13x = 774.36 × 339.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.13x = 263,228.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,228.19/561.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.11

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