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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.02, 849.99 and 404.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.02, 849.99 and 404.75 is: 606.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.02 : 849.99 = 404.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.02/849.99 = 404.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.02x = 849.99 × 404.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.02x = 344,033.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,033.45/567.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.74

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