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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.16, 778.10 and 367.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.16, 778.10 and 367.74 is: 507.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.16 : 778.10 = 367.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.16/778.10 = 367.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.16x = 778.10 × 367.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.16x = 286,138.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,138.49/564.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.19

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