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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.23, 843.09 and 302.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.23, 843.09 and 302.19 is: 453.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.23 : 843.09 = 302.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.23/843.09 = 302.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.23x = 843.09 × 302.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.23x = 254,773.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,773.37/562.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.15

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