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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.03, 848.92 and 384.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.03, 848.92 and 384.78 is: 576.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.03 : 848.92 = 384.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.03/848.92 = 384.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.03x = 848.92 × 384.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.03x = 326,647.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,647.44/567.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.07

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