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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.91, 850.69 and 445.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.91, 850.69 and 445.60 is: 667.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.91 : 850.69 = 445.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.91/850.69 = 445.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.91x = 850.69 × 445.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.91x = 379,067.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,067.46/567.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.48

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