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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.77, 853.25 and 336.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.77, 853.25 and 336.70 is: 506.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.77 : 853.25 = 336.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.77/853.25 = 336.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.77x = 853.25 × 336.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.77x = 287,287.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,287.98/567.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.00

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