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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.62, 847.13 and 347.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.62, 847.13 and 347.94 is: 522.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.62 : 847.13 = 347.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.62/847.13 = 347.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.62x = 847.13 × 347.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.62x = 294,748.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,748.67/564.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.03

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