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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.64, 846.96 and 276.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.64, 846.96 and 276.04 is: 414.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.64 : 846.96 = 276.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.64/846.96 = 276.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.64x = 846.96 × 276.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.64x = 233,794.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,794.84/564.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.06

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