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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.06, 853.66 and 244.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.06, 853.66 and 244.24 is: 366.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.06 : 853.66 = 244.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.06/853.66 = 244.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.06x = 853.66 × 244.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.06x = 208,497.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,497.92/569.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.39

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