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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.76, 781.80 and 333.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.76, 781.80 and 333.84 is: 460.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.76 : 781.80 = 333.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.76/781.80 = 333.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.76x = 781.80 × 333.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.76x = 260,996.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,996.11/566.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.51

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