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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.92, 852.04 and 202.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.92, 852.04 and 202.75 is: 304.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.92 : 852.04 = 202.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.92/852.04 = 202.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.92x = 852.04 × 202.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.92x = 172,745.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,745.84/567.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.17

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