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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.12, 1,073.10 and 568.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.12, 1,073.10 and 568.48 is: 785.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.12 : 1,073.10 = 568.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.12/1,073.10 = 568.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.12x = 1,073.10 × 568.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.12x = 610,035.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,035.89/777.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.00

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