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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.33, 854.09 and 204.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.33, 854.09 and 204.20 is: 306.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.33 : 854.09 = 204.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.33/854.09 = 204.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.33x = 854.09 × 204.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.33x = 174,404.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,404.16/569.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.33

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