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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564, 844.92 and 332.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564, 844.92 and 332.97 is: 498.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564 : 844.92 = 332.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564/844.92 = 332.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564x = 844.92 × 332.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564x = 281,333.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,333.01/564
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.82

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