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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.06, 782.01 and 392.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.06, 782.01 and 392.46 is: 541.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.06 : 782.01 = 392.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.06/782.01 = 392.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.06x = 782.01 × 392.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.06x = 306,907.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,907.64/567.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.23

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