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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.03, 852.80 and 338.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.03, 852.80 and 338.04 is: 506.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.03 : 852.80 = 338.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.03/852.80 = 338.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.03x = 852.80 × 338.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.03x = 288,278.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,278.82/569.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.62

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