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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.31, 854.01 and 222.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.31, 854.01 and 222.81 is: 334.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.31 : 854.01 = 222.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.31/854.01 = 222.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.31x = 854.01 × 222.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.31x = 190,281.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,281.97/569.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.23

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