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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.16, 851.34 and 413.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.16, 851.34 and 413.34 is: 618.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.16 : 851.34 = 413.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.16/851.34 = 413.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.16x = 851.34 × 413.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.16x = 351,892.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,892.88/569.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.27

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