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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.04, 853.64 and 309.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.04, 853.64 and 309.02 is: 463.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.04 : 853.64 = 309.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.04/853.64 = 309.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.04x = 853.64 × 309.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.04x = 263,791.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,791.83/569.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.57

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