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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.88, 1,366 and 565.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.88, 1,366 and 565.04 is: 846.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.88 : 1,366 = 565.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.88/1,366 = 565.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.88x = 1,366 × 565.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.88x = 771,844.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,844.64/911.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.43

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