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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.04, 785.24 and 336.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.04, 785.24 and 336.24 is: 463.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.04 : 785.24 = 336.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.04/785.24 = 336.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.04x = 785.24 × 336.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.04x = 264,029.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,029.10/569.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.99

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