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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.08, 776.94 and 326.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.08, 776.94 and 326.96 is: 451.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.08 : 776.94 = 326.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.08/776.94 = 326.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.08x = 776.94 × 326.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.08x = 254,028.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,028.30/563.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.14

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