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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.28, 853.39 and 222.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.28, 853.39 and 222.85 is: 334.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.28 : 853.39 = 222.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.28/853.39 = 222.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.28x = 853.39 × 222.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.28x = 190,172.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,172.58/569.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.06

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