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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.09, 853.83 and 295.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.09, 853.83 and 295.01 is: 442.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.09 : 853.83 = 295.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.09/853.83 = 295.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.09x = 853.83 × 295.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.09x = 251,884.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,884.12/569.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.61

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