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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.83, 847.59 and 276.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.83, 847.59 and 276.11 is: 414.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.83 : 847.59 = 276.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.83/847.59 = 276.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.83x = 847.59 × 276.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.83x = 234,023.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,023.84/564.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.33

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