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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.84, 846.84 and 348.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.84, 846.84 and 348.36 is: 522.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.84 : 846.84 = 348.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.84/846.84 = 348.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.84x = 846.84 × 348.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.84x = 295,005.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,005.18/564.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.28

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