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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.64, 784.92 and 335.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.64, 784.92 and 335.75 is: 463.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.64 : 784.92 = 335.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.64/784.92 = 335.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.64x = 784.92 × 335.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.64x = 263,536.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,536.89/568.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.45

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