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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.76, 847.05 and 180.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.76, 847.05 and 180.01 is: 269.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.76 : 847.05 = 180.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.76/847.05 = 180.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.76x = 847.05 × 180.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.76x = 152,477.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,477.47/564.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.99

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