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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.92, 846.14 and 275.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.92, 846.14 and 275.76 is: 413.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.92 : 846.14 = 275.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.92/846.14 = 275.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.92x = 846.14 × 275.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.92x = 233,331.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,331.57/564.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.03

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