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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.63, 776.97 and 416

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.63, 776.97 and 416 is: 573.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.63 : 776.97 = 416 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.63/776.97 = 416/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.63x = 776.97 × 416
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.63x = 323,219.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,219.52/563.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.46

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