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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.76, 848.92 and 200.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.76, 848.92 and 200.84 is: 301.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.76 : 848.92 = 200.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.76/848.92 = 200.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.76x = 848.92 × 200.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.76x = 170,497.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,497.09/565.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.36

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