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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.53, 778.95 and 325.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.53, 778.95 and 325.22 is: 448.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.53 : 778.95 = 325.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.53/778.95 = 325.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.53x = 778.95 × 325.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.53x = 253,326.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,326.22/564.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.74

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