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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.06, 853.52 and 203.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.06, 853.52 and 203.82 is: 305.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.06 : 853.52 = 203.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.06/853.52 = 203.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.06x = 853.52 × 203.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.06x = 173,964.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,964.45/569.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.70

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