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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564, 846.48 and 347.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564, 846.48 and 347.76 is: 521.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564 : 846.48 = 347.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564/846.48 = 347.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564x = 846.48 × 347.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564x = 294,371.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,371.88/564
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.94

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