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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.76, 775.44 and 328.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.76, 775.44 and 328.96 is: 454.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.76 : 775.44 = 328.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.76/775.44 = 328.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.76x = 775.44 × 328.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.76x = 255,088.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,088.74/561.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.09

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