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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.76, 775.19 and 313.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.76, 775.19 and 313.06 is: 432.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.76 : 775.19 = 313.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.76/775.19 = 313.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.76x = 775.19 × 313.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.76x = 242,680.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,680.98/561.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.00

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