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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.08, 853.74 and 222.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.08, 853.74 and 222.44 is: 333.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.08 : 853.74 = 222.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.08/853.74 = 222.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.08x = 853.74 × 222.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.08x = 189,905.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,905.93/569.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.71

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