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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.11, 846.36 and 347.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.11, 846.36 and 347.43 is: 521.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.11 : 846.36 = 347.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.11/846.36 = 347.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.11x = 846.36 × 347.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.11x = 294,050.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,050.85/564.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.27

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