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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.53, 783.19 and 331.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.53, 783.19 and 331.64 is: 457.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.53 : 783.19 = 331.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.53/783.19 = 331.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.53x = 783.19 × 331.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.53x = 259,737.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,737.13/567.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.66

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