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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.27, 853.70 and 222.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.27, 853.70 and 222.77 is: 334.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.27 : 853.70 = 222.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.27/853.70 = 222.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.27x = 853.70 × 222.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.27x = 190,179.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,179.77/569.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.08

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