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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.82, 845.60 and 347.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.82, 845.60 and 347.74 is: 520.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.82 : 845.60 = 347.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.82/845.60 = 347.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.82x = 845.60 × 347.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.82x = 294,048.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,048.94/564.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.61

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