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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.19, 775.81 and 352.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.19, 775.81 and 352.48 is: 486.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.19 : 775.81 = 352.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.19/775.81 = 352.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.19x = 775.81 × 352.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.19x = 273,455.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,455.75/562.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.41

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