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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.06, 785.32 and 369.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.06, 785.32 and 369.94 is: 510.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.06 : 785.32 = 369.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.06/785.32 = 369.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.06x = 785.32 × 369.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.06x = 290,521.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,521.28/569.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.53

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