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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.03, 846.14 and 198.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.03, 846.14 and 198.77 is: 298.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.03 : 846.14 = 198.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.03/846.14 = 198.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.03x = 846.14 × 198.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.03x = 168,182.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,182.02/564.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.18

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