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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.92, 853.11 and 244.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.92, 853.11 and 244.08 is: 366.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.92 : 853.11 = 244.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.92/853.11 = 244.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.92x = 853.11 × 244.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.92x = 208,227.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,227.09/568.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.00

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