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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.07, 785.48 and 348.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.07, 785.48 and 348.42 is: 480.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.07 : 785.48 = 348.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.07/785.48 = 348.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.07x = 785.48 × 348.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.07x = 273,676.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,676.94/569.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.92

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