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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.14, 841.68 and 446.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.14, 841.68 and 446.04 is: 667.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.14 : 841.68 = 446.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.14/841.68 = 446.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.14x = 841.68 × 446.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.14x = 375,422.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,422.95/562.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.85

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