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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.07, 853.89 and 363.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.07, 853.89 and 363.72 is: 545.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.07 : 853.89 = 363.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.07/853.89 = 363.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.07x = 853.89 × 363.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.07x = 310,576.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,576.87/569.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.76

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