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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.22, 780.11 and 316.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.22, 780.11 and 316.65 is: 437.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.22 : 780.11 = 316.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.22/780.11 = 316.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.22x = 780.11 × 316.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.22x = 247,026.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,026.14/565.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.04

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