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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.02, 774.69 and 375.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.02, 774.69 and 375.14 is: 517.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.02 : 774.69 = 375.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.02/774.69 = 375.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.02x = 774.69 × 375.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.02x = 290,617.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,617.21/562.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.09

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