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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.04, 775.64 and 313.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.04, 775.64 and 313.43 is: 432.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.04 : 775.64 = 313.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.04/775.64 = 313.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.04x = 775.64 × 313.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.04x = 243,108.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,108.85/562.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.55

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