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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.22, 846.07 and 367.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.22, 846.07 and 367.29 is: 549.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.22 : 846.07 = 367.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.22/846.07 = 367.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.22x = 846.07 × 367.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.22x = 310,752.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,752.13/565.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.79

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