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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.07, 779.74 and 329.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.07, 779.74 and 329.04 is: 454.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.07 : 779.74 = 329.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.07/779.74 = 329.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.07x = 779.74 × 329.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.07x = 256,564.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,564.83/565.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.04

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