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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.02, 783.91 and 319.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.02, 783.91 and 319.33 is: 440.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.02 : 783.91 = 319.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.02/783.91 = 319.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.02x = 783.91 × 319.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.02x = 250,327.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,327.36/568.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.70

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