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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.07, 853.25 and 371.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.07, 853.25 and 371.55 is: 557.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.07 : 853.25 = 371.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.07/853.25 = 371.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.07x = 853.25 × 371.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.07x = 317,025.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,025.04/569.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.09

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