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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.37, 854.04 and 295.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.37, 854.04 and 295.32 is: 442.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.37 : 854.04 = 295.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.37/854.04 = 295.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.37x = 854.04 × 295.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.37x = 252,215.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,215.09/569.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.97

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