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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.22, 852.48 and 276.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.22, 852.48 and 276.18 is: 413.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.22 : 852.48 = 276.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.22/852.48 = 276.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.22x = 852.48 × 276.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.22x = 235,437.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,437.93/569.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.61

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