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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569, 785.04 and 347.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569, 785.04 and 347.84 is: 479.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569 : 785.04 = 347.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569/785.04 = 347.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569x = 785.04 × 347.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569x = 273,068.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,068.31/569
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.91

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