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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.75, 777.80 and 445.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.75, 777.80 and 445.73 is: 614.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.75 : 777.80 = 445.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.75/777.80 = 445.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.75x = 777.80 × 445.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.75x = 346,686.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,686.57/563.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.97

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