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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.54, 779.07 and 315.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.54, 779.07 and 315.82 is: 435.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.54 : 779.07 = 315.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.54/779.07 = 315.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.54x = 779.07 × 315.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.54x = 246,045.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,045.89/564.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.83

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