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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567, 781.84 and 522

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567, 781.84 and 522 is: 719.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567 : 781.84 = 522 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567/781.84 = 522/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567x = 781.84 × 522
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567x = 408,120.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,120.48/567
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.79

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