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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.92, 846.93 and 380.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.92, 846.93 and 380.03 is: 569.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.92 : 846.93 = 380.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.92/846.93 = 380.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.92x = 846.93 × 380.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.92x = 321,856.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,856.00/564.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.74

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