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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.11, 775.82 and 352.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.11, 775.82 and 352.47 is: 486.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.11 : 775.82 = 352.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.11/775.82 = 352.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.11x = 775.82 × 352.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.11x = 273,452.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,452.90/562.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.47

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