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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.75, 783.54 and 334.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.75, 783.54 and 334.92 is: 462.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.75 : 783.54 = 334.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.75/783.54 = 334.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.75x = 783.54 × 334.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.75x = 262,423.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,423.22/567.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.22

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