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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.07, 850.44 and 156.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.07, 850.44 and 156.10 is: 234.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.07 : 850.44 = 156.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.07/850.44 = 156.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.07x = 850.44 × 156.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.07x = 132,755.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,755.81/567.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.11

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