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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.18, 779.76 and 329.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.18, 779.76 and 329.02 is: 453.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.18 : 779.76 = 329.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.18/779.76 = 329.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.18x = 779.76 × 329.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.18x = 256,556.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,556.64/565.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.94

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