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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.99, 780.83 and 329.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.99, 780.83 and 329.92 is: 455.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.99 : 780.83 = 329.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.99/780.83 = 329.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.99x = 780.83 × 329.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.99x = 257,609.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,609.78/565.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.15

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