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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.33, 784.70 and 434.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.33, 784.70 and 434.69 is: 599.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.33 : 784.70 = 434.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.33/784.70 = 434.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.33x = 784.70 × 434.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.33x = 341,099.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,099.72/569.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.13

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