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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.41, 852.02 and 465.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.41, 852.02 and 465.35 is: 698.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.41 : 852.02 = 465.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.41/852.02 = 465.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.41x = 852.02 × 465.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.41x = 396,482.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,482.67/567.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.76

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