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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.00, 2,086.44 and 569.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.00, 2,086.44 and 569.07 is: 853.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.00 : 2,086.44 = 569.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.00/2,086.44 = 569.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.00x = 2,086.44 × 569.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.00x = 1,187,330.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,330.41/1,391.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.58

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