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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.12, 777.66 and 447.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.12, 777.66 and 447.48 is: 616.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.12 : 777.66 = 447.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.12/777.66 = 447.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.12x = 777.66 × 447.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.12x = 347,987.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,987.30/564.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.87

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