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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.95, 848.94 and 200.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.95, 848.94 and 200.76 is: 301.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.95 : 848.94 = 200.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.95/848.94 = 200.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.95x = 848.94 × 200.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.95x = 170,433.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,433.19/565.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.15

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