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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.39, 854.24 and 184.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.39, 854.24 and 184.64 is: 277.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.39 : 854.24 = 184.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.39/854.24 = 184.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.39x = 854.24 × 184.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.39x = 157,721.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,721.68/569.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.00

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