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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.06, 847.65 and 194.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.06, 847.65 and 194.81 is: 292.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.06 : 847.65 = 194.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.06/847.65 = 194.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.06x = 847.65 × 194.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.06x = 165,132.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,132.70/565.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.24

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