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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.84, 779.31 and 328.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.84, 779.31 and 328.74 is: 453.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.84 : 779.31 = 328.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.84/779.31 = 328.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.84x = 779.31 × 328.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.84x = 256,190.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,190.37/564.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.56

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