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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.92, 844.05 and 367.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.92, 844.05 and 367.69 is: 551.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.92 : 844.05 = 367.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.92/844.05 = 367.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.92x = 844.05 × 367.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.92x = 310,346.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,346.49/562.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.31

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