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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.76, 774.90 and 328.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.76, 774.90 and 328.84 is: 453.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.76 : 774.90 = 328.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.76/774.90 = 328.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.76x = 774.90 × 328.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.76x = 254,818.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,818.12/561.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.61

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