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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.22, 852.75 and 439.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.22, 852.75 and 439.44 is: 658.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.22 : 852.75 = 439.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.22/852.75 = 439.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.22x = 852.75 × 439.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.22x = 374,732.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,732.46/569.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.33

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