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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.03, 777.92 and 377.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.03, 777.92 and 377.42 is: 520.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.03 : 777.92 = 377.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.03/777.92 = 377.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.03x = 777.92 × 377.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.03x = 293,596.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,596.79/564.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.53

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