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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.32, 844.88 and 369.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.32, 844.88 and 369.54 is: 553.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.32 : 844.88 = 369.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.32/844.88 = 369.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.32x = 844.88 × 369.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.32x = 312,216.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,216.96/564.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.26

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