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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.13, 854.10 and 309.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.13, 854.10 and 309.66 is: 464.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.13 : 854.10 = 309.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.13/854.10 = 309.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.13x = 854.10 × 309.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.13x = 264,480.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,480.61/569.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.71

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