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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.39, 854.01 and 244.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.39, 854.01 and 244.71 is: 367.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.39 : 854.01 = 244.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.39/854.01 = 244.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.39x = 854.01 × 244.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.39x = 208,984.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,984.79/569.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.04

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