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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.03, 778.01 and 367.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.03, 778.01 and 367.20 is: 506.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.03 : 778.01 = 367.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.03/778.01 = 367.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.03x = 778.01 × 367.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.03x = 285,683.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,683.44/564.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.50

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