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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.00, 778.28 and 327.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.00, 778.28 and 327.90 is: 452.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.00 : 778.28 = 327.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.00/778.28 = 327.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.00x = 778.28 × 327.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.00x = 255,199.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,199.29/564.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.48

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