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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.04, 849.84 and 395.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.04, 849.84 and 395.68 is: 593.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.04 : 849.84 = 395.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.04/849.84 = 395.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.04x = 849.84 × 395.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.04x = 336,264.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,264.69/567.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.02

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