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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564, 778.44 and 328.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564, 778.44 and 328.08 is: 452.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564 : 778.44 = 328.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564/778.44 = 328.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564x = 778.44 × 328.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564x = 255,390.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,390.60/564
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.82

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