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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.10, 853.92 and 203.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.10, 853.92 and 203.93 is: 305.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.10 : 853.92 = 203.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.10/853.92 = 203.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.10x = 853.92 × 203.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.10x = 174,135.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,135.64/569.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.98

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