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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.07, 785.00 and 344.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.07, 785.00 and 344.86 is: 475.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.07 : 785.00 = 344.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.07/785.00 = 344.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.07x = 785.00 × 344.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.07x = 270,714.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,714.00/569.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.71

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