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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.13, 850.53 and 201.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.13, 850.53 and 201.84 is: 302.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.13 : 850.53 = 201.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.13/850.53 = 201.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.13x = 850.53 × 201.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.13x = 171,670.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,670.98/567.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.70

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