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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.14, 785.73 and 444.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.14, 785.73 and 444.58 is: 613.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.14 : 785.73 = 444.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.14/785.73 = 444.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.14x = 785.73 × 444.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.14x = 349,319.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,319.84/569.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.77

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