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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.94, 779.68 and 328.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.94, 779.68 and 328.96 is: 454.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.94 : 779.68 = 328.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.94/779.68 = 328.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.94x = 779.68 × 328.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.94x = 256,483.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,483.07/564.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.00

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