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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.39, 854.39 and 244.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.39, 854.39 and 244.73 is: 367.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.39 : 854.39 = 244.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.39/854.39 = 244.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.39x = 854.39 × 244.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.39x = 209,094.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,094.86/569.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.23

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