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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.33, 851.34 and 348.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.33, 851.34 and 348.25 is: 522.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.33 : 851.34 = 348.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.33/851.34 = 348.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.33x = 851.34 × 348.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.33x = 296,479.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,479.16/567.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.59

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