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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.37, 785.73 and 333.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.37, 785.73 and 333.48 is: 460.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.37 : 785.73 = 333.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.37/785.73 = 333.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.37x = 785.73 × 333.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.37x = 262,025.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,025.24/569.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.20

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