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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.08, 843.07 and 380.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.08, 843.07 and 380.64 is: 570.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.08 : 843.07 = 380.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.08/843.07 = 380.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.08x = 843.07 × 380.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.08x = 320,906.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,906.16/562.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.93

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