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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.74, 914.80 and 567.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.74, 914.80 and 567.99 is: 850.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.74 : 914.80 = 567.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.74/914.80 = 567.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.74x = 914.80 × 567.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.74x = 519,597.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,597.25/610.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.77

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