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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.04, 849.52 and 361.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.04, 849.52 and 361.64 is: 541.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.04 : 849.52 = 361.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.04/849.52 = 361.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.04x = 849.52 × 361.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.04x = 307,220.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,220.41/567.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.80

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