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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.04, 781.96 and 370.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.04, 781.96 and 370.48 is: 510.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.04 : 781.96 = 370.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.04/781.96 = 370.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.04x = 781.96 × 370.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.04x = 289,700.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,700.54/567.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.90

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