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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.02, 845.81 and 234.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.02, 845.81 and 234.94 is: 352.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.02 : 845.81 = 234.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.02/845.81 = 234.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.02x = 845.81 × 234.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.02x = 198,713.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,713.07/564.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.32

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