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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.92, 780.90 and 329.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.92, 780.90 and 329.83 is: 455.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.92 : 780.90 = 329.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.92/780.90 = 329.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.92x = 780.90 × 329.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.92x = 257,564.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,564.25/565.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.12

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