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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.84, 775.20 and 328.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.84, 775.20 and 328.92 is: 453.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.84 : 775.20 = 328.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.84/775.20 = 328.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.84x = 775.20 × 328.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.84x = 254,978.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,978.78/561.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.83

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