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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.06, 846.09 and 198.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.06, 846.09 and 198.88 is: 298.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.06 : 846.09 = 198.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.06/846.09 = 198.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.06x = 846.09 × 198.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.06x = 168,268.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,268.26/564.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.32

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