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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.96, 779.64 and 328.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.96, 779.64 and 328.96 is: 453.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.96 : 779.64 = 328.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.96/779.64 = 328.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.96x = 779.64 × 328.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.96x = 256,470.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,470.37/564.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.96

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