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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.11, 785.21 and 347.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.11, 785.21 and 347.83 is: 479.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.11 : 785.21 = 347.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.11/785.21 = 347.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.11x = 785.21 × 347.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.11x = 273,119.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,119.59/569.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.91

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