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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.27, 785.67 and 333.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.27, 785.67 and 333.29 is: 459.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.27 : 785.67 = 333.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.27/785.67 = 333.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.27x = 785.67 × 333.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.27x = 261,855.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,855.95/569.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.99

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