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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.03, 853.74 and 244.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.03, 853.74 and 244.62 is: 367.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.03 : 853.74 = 244.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.03/853.74 = 244.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.03x = 853.74 × 244.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.03x = 208,841.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,841.88/569.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.02

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