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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.48, 847.08 and 290.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.48, 847.08 and 290.64 is: 436.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.48 : 847.08 = 290.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.48/847.08 = 290.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.48x = 847.08 × 290.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.48x = 246,195.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,195.33/564.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.15

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