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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.93, 777.95 and 354

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.93, 777.95 and 354 is: 488.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.93 : 777.95 = 354 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.93/777.95 = 354/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.93x = 777.95 × 354
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.93x = 275,395.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,395.19/563.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.35

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