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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.08, 779.91 and 329.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.08, 779.91 and 329.00 is: 454.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.08 : 779.91 = 329.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.08/779.91 = 329.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.08x = 779.91 × 329.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.08x = 256,586.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,586.49/565.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.07

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