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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.02, 849.18 and 548.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.02, 849.18 and 548.93 is: 822.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.02 : 849.18 = 548.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.02/849.18 = 548.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.02x = 849.18 × 548.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.02x = 466,140.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,140.38/567.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.09

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