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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.13, 853.79 and 222.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.13, 853.79 and 222.63 is: 333.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.13 : 853.79 = 222.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.13/853.79 = 222.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.13x = 853.79 × 222.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.13x = 190,078.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,078.15/569.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.98

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