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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.15, 774.33 and 325.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.15, 774.33 and 325.14 is: 448.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.15 : 774.33 = 325.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.15/774.33 = 325.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.15x = 774.33 × 325.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.15x = 251,765.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,765.66/561.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.66

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