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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.16, 853.47 and 222.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.16, 853.47 and 222.48 is: 333.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.16 : 853.47 = 222.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.16/853.47 = 222.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.16x = 853.47 × 222.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.16x = 189,880.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,880.01/569.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.61

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