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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.11, 841.86 and 330.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.11, 841.86 and 330.54 is: 495.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.11 : 841.86 = 330.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.11/841.86 = 330.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.11x = 841.86 × 330.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.11x = 278,268.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,268.40/562.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.04

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