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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.33, 778.80 and 354.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.33, 778.80 and 354.45 is: 489.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.33 : 778.80 = 354.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.33/778.80 = 354.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.33x = 778.80 × 354.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.33x = 276,045.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,045.66/564.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.16

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