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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.05, 783.52 and 335.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.05, 783.52 and 335.04 is: 462.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.05 : 783.52 = 335.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.05/783.52 = 335.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.05x = 783.52 × 335.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.05x = 262,508.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,508.65/568.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.13

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