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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.04, 777.86 and 354.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.04, 777.86 and 354.24 is: 488.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.04 : 777.86 = 354.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.04/777.86 = 354.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.04x = 777.86 × 354.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.04x = 275,549.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,549.13/564.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.53

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