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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.03, 785.03 and 358.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.03, 785.03 and 358.83 is: 495.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.03 : 785.03 = 358.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.03/785.03 = 358.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.03x = 785.03 × 358.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.03x = 281,690.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,690.52/569.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.04

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