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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.22, 786.11 and 348.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.22, 786.11 and 348.32 is: 481.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.22 : 786.11 = 348.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.22/786.11 = 348.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.22x = 786.11 × 348.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.22x = 273,812.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,812.16/569.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.03

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