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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.24, 848.00 and 195.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.24, 848.00 and 195.05 is: 292.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.24 : 848.00 = 195.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.24/848.00 = 195.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.24x = 848.00 × 195.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.24x = 165,401.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,401.42/565.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.62

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