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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.13, 853.18 and 276.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.13, 853.18 and 276.47 is: 414.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.13 : 853.18 = 276.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.13/853.18 = 276.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.13x = 853.18 × 276.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.13x = 235,878.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,878.67/569.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.45

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