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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.00, 778.32 and 327.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.00, 778.32 and 327.96 is: 452.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.00 : 778.32 = 327.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.00/778.32 = 327.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.00x = 778.32 × 327.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.00x = 255,257.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,257.83/564.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.59

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