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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.13, 843.29 and 367.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.13, 843.29 and 367.53 is: 551.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.13 : 843.29 = 367.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.13/843.29 = 367.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.13x = 843.29 × 367.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.13x = 309,934.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,934.37/562.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.36

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