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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.10, 852.94 and 295.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.10, 852.94 and 295.03 is: 442.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.10 : 852.94 = 295.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.10/852.94 = 295.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.10x = 852.94 × 295.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.10x = 251,642.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,642.89/569.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.18

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