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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.91, 846.75 and 553.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.91, 846.75 and 553.74 is: 825.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.91 : 846.75 = 553.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.91/846.75 = 553.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.91x = 846.75 × 553.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.91x = 468,878.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,878.25/567.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.62

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