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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.22, 843.96 and 319.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.22, 843.96 and 319.04 is: 478.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.22 : 843.96 = 319.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.22/843.96 = 319.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.22x = 843.96 × 319.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.22x = 269,257.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,257.00/562.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.92

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