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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.08, 843.03 and 356.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.08, 843.03 and 356.04 is: 534.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.08 : 843.03 = 356.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.08/843.03 = 356.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.08x = 843.03 × 356.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.08x = 300,152.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,152.40/562.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.00

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