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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.24, 850.06 and 445.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.24, 850.06 and 445.74 is: 667.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.24 : 850.06 = 445.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.24/850.06 = 445.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.24x = 850.06 × 445.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.24x = 378,905.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,905.74/567.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.98

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