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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.05, 785.12 and 347.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.05, 785.12 and 347.77 is: 479.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.05 : 785.12 = 347.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.05/785.12 = 347.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.05x = 785.12 × 347.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.05x = 273,041.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,041.73/569.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.82

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