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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.05, 853.47 and 322.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.05, 853.47 and 322.00 is: 482.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.05 : 853.47 = 322.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.05/853.47 = 322.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.05x = 853.47 × 322.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.05x = 274,815.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,815.21/569.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.94

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