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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.12, 853.88 and 352.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.12, 853.88 and 352.84 is: 529.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.12 : 853.88 = 352.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.12/853.88 = 352.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.12x = 853.88 × 352.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.12x = 301,283.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,283.02/569.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.38

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