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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.12, 845.10 and 289.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.12, 845.10 and 289.56 is: 433.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.12 : 845.10 = 289.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.12/845.10 = 289.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.12x = 845.10 × 289.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.12x = 244,707.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,707.16/564.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.79

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