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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.02, 850.99 and 293.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.02, 850.99 and 293.19 is: 440.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.02 : 850.99 = 293.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.02/850.99 = 293.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.02x = 850.99 × 293.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.02x = 249,501.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,501.03/567.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.03

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