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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.00, 785.16 and 320.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.00, 785.16 and 320.27 is: 441.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.00 : 785.16 = 320.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.00/785.16 = 320.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.00x = 785.16 × 320.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.00x = 251,459.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,459.27/569.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.94

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