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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.76, 777.88 and 315

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.76, 777.88 and 315 is: 434.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.76 : 777.88 = 315 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.76/777.88 = 315/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.76x = 777.88 × 315
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.76x = 245,032.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,032.20/563.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.64

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