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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.23, 966.15 and 567.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.23, 966.15 and 567.90 is: 853.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.23 : 966.15 = 567.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.23/966.15 = 567.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.23x = 966.15 × 567.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.23x = 548,676.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,676.59/643.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.00

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