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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.74, 993.36 and 564.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.74, 993.36 and 564.76 is: 779.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.74 : 993.36 = 564.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.74/993.36 = 564.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.74x = 993.36 × 564.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.74x = 561,009.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,009.99/719.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.46

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