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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.08, 785.30 and 336.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.08, 785.30 and 336.20 is: 463.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.08 : 785.30 = 336.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.08/785.30 = 336.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.08x = 785.30 × 336.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.08x = 264,017.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,017.86/569.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.94

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