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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.75, 784.95 and 335.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.75, 784.95 and 335.89 is: 463.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.75 : 784.95 = 335.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.75/784.95 = 335.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.75x = 784.95 × 335.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.75x = 263,656.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,656.86/568.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.57

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