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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.99, 783.83 and 332.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.99, 783.83 and 332.00 is: 458.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.99 : 783.83 = 332.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.99/783.83 = 332.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.99x = 783.83 × 332.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.99x = 260,225.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,225.98/567.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.15

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