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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.98, 776.96 and 367.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.98, 776.96 and 367.07 is: 506.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.98 : 776.96 = 367.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.98/776.96 = 367.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.98x = 776.96 × 367.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.98x = 285,194.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,194.36/562.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.58

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