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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.44, 779.11 and 440.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.44, 779.11 and 440.97 is: 607.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.44 : 779.11 = 440.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.44/779.11 = 440.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.44x = 779.11 × 440.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.44x = 343,564.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,564.14/565.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.60

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