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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.01, 846.01 and 254.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.01, 846.01 and 254.92 is: 382.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.01 : 846.01 = 254.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.01/846.01 = 254.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.01x = 846.01 × 254.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.01x = 215,666.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,666.77/564.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.38

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