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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.09, 853.70 and 222.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.09, 853.70 and 222.35 is: 333.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.09 : 853.70 = 222.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.09/853.70 = 222.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.09x = 853.70 × 222.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.09x = 189,814.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,814.81/569.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.54

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