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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.14, 785.61 and 336.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.14, 785.61 and 336.25 is: 464.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.14 : 785.61 = 336.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.14/785.61 = 336.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.14x = 785.61 × 336.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.14x = 264,161.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,161.36/569.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.14

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