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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.04, 850.63 and 201.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.04, 850.63 and 201.93 is: 302.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.04 : 850.63 = 201.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.04/850.63 = 201.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.04x = 850.63 × 201.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.04x = 171,767.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,767.72/567.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.92

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