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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.08, 853.62 and 244.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.08, 853.62 and 244.46 is: 366.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.08 : 853.62 = 244.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.08/853.62 = 244.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.08x = 853.62 × 244.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.08x = 208,675.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,675.95/569.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.69

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