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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.01, 845.91 and 153.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.01, 845.91 and 153.09 is: 229.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.01 : 845.91 = 153.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.01/845.91 = 153.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.01x = 845.91 × 153.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.01x = 129,500.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,500.36/564.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.61

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