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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.17, 854.14 and 244.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.17, 854.14 and 244.56 is: 367.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.17 : 854.14 = 244.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.17/854.14 = 244.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.17x = 854.14 × 244.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.17x = 208,888.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,888.48/569.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.01

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