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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.64, 778.16 and 439

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.64, 778.16 and 439 is: 606.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.64 : 778.16 = 439 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.64/778.16 = 439/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.64x = 778.16 × 439
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.64x = 341,612.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,612.24/563.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.08

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