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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.31, 854.06 and 244.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.31, 854.06 and 244.68 is: 367.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.31 : 854.06 = 244.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.31/854.06 = 244.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.31x = 854.06 × 244.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.31x = 208,970.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,970.18/569.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.06

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