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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.97, 852.08 and 337.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.97, 852.08 and 337.07 is: 505.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.97 : 852.08 = 337.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.97/852.08 = 337.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.97x = 852.08 × 337.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.97x = 287,210.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,210.61/567.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.68

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