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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.23, 853.33 and 203.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.23, 853.33 and 203.93 is: 305.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.23 : 853.33 = 203.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.23/853.33 = 203.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.23x = 853.33 × 203.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.23x = 174,019.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,019.59/569.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.71

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