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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.88, 851.76 and 202.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.88, 851.76 and 202.66 is: 303.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.88 : 851.76 = 202.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.88/851.76 = 202.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.88x = 851.76 × 202.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.88x = 172,617.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,617.68/567.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.97

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