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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.08, 843.30 and 367.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.08, 843.30 and 367.96 is: 551.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.08 : 843.30 = 367.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.08/843.30 = 367.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.08x = 843.30 × 367.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.08x = 310,300.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,300.67/563.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.08

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