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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.03, 777.87 and 367.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.03, 777.87 and 367.61 is: 506.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.03 : 777.87 = 367.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.03/777.87 = 367.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.03x = 777.87 × 367.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.03x = 285,948.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,948.90/564.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.97

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