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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.24, 854.16 and 244.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.24, 854.16 and 244.52 is: 366.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.24 : 854.16 = 244.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.24/854.16 = 244.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.24x = 854.16 × 244.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.24x = 208,859.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,859.20/569.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.91

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