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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.93, 779.65 and 328.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.93, 779.65 and 328.96 is: 453.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.93 : 779.65 = 328.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.93/779.65 = 328.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.93x = 779.65 × 328.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.93x = 256,473.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,473.66/564.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.99

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