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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.19, 853.87 and 244.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.19, 853.87 and 244.56 is: 366.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.19 : 853.87 = 244.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.19/853.87 = 244.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.19x = 853.87 × 244.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.19x = 208,822.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,822.45/569.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.88

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