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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.76, 914.83 and 568.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.76, 914.83 and 568.04 is: 850.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.76 : 914.83 = 568.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.76/914.83 = 568.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.76x = 914.83 × 568.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.76x = 519,654.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,654.04/610.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.83

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