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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.46, 777 and 376.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.46, 777 and 376.95 is: 519.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.46 : 777 = 376.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.46/777 = 376.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.46x = 777 × 376.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.46x = 292,890.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,890.15/563.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.81

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