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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567, 850.98 and 350.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567, 850.98 and 350.76 is: 526.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567 : 850.98 = 350.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567/850.98 = 350.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567x = 850.98 × 350.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567x = 298,489.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,489.74/567
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.44

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