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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.06, 777.65 and 431.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.06, 777.65 and 431.36 is: 594.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.06 : 777.65 = 431.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.06/777.65 = 431.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.06x = 777.65 × 431.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.06x = 335,447.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,447.10/564.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.70

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