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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.99, 847.08 and 335.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.99, 847.08 and 335.22 is: 502.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.99 : 847.08 = 335.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.99/847.08 = 335.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.99x = 847.08 × 335.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.99x = 283,958.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,958.16/564.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.59

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