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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.08, 853.76 and 244.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.08, 853.76 and 244.27 is: 366.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.08 : 853.76 = 244.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.08/853.76 = 244.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.08x = 853.76 × 244.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.08x = 208,547.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,547.96/569.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.47

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