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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.22, 846.69 and 290.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.22, 846.69 and 290.62 is: 436.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.22 : 846.69 = 290.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.22/846.69 = 290.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.22x = 846.69 × 290.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.22x = 246,065.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,065.05/564.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.12

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