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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.03, 850.82 and 201.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.03, 850.82 and 201.99 is: 303.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.03 : 850.82 = 201.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.03/850.82 = 201.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.03x = 850.82 × 201.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.03x = 171,860.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,860.45/567.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.09

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