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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.93, 844.43 and 152.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.93, 844.43 and 152.07 is: 228.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.93 : 844.43 = 152.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.93/844.43 = 152.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.93x = 844.43 × 152.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.93x = 128,412.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,412.47/562.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.11

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