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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.03, 853.54 and 349.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.03, 853.54 and 349.72 is: 524.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.03 : 853.54 = 349.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.03/853.54 = 349.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.03x = 853.54 × 349.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.03x = 298,497.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,497.00/569.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.58

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