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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.15, 778.23 and 336.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.15, 778.23 and 336.90 is: 464.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.15 : 778.23 = 336.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.15/778.23 = 336.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.15x = 778.23 × 336.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.15x = 262,185.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,185.69/564.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.74

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