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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.13, 853.23 and 244.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.13, 853.23 and 244.32 is: 366.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.13 : 853.23 = 244.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.13/853.23 = 244.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.13x = 853.23 × 244.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.13x = 208,458.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,458.87/569.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.28

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