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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.37, 785.75 and 348.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.37, 785.75 and 348.44 is: 480.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.37 : 785.75 = 348.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.37/785.75 = 348.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.37x = 785.75 × 348.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.37x = 273,786.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,786.95/569.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.86

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