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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.11, 852.73 and 294.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.11, 852.73 and 294.82 is: 441.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.11 : 852.73 = 294.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.11/852.73 = 294.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.11x = 852.73 × 294.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.11x = 251,401.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,401.86/569.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.75

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