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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.03, 846.06 and 275.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.03, 846.06 and 275.40 is: 413.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.03 : 846.06 = 275.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.03/846.06 = 275.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.03x = 846.06 × 275.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.03x = 233,004.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,004.92/564.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.11

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