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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.11, 850.65 and 201.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.11, 850.65 and 201.75 is: 302.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.11 : 850.65 = 201.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.11/850.65 = 201.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.11x = 850.65 × 201.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.11x = 171,618.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,618.64/567.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.62

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