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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.28, 853.99 and 535.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.28, 853.99 and 535.11 is: 802.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.28 : 853.99 = 535.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.28/853.99 = 535.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.28x = 853.99 × 535.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.28x = 456,978.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,978.59/569.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.73

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