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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.41, 854.08 and 204.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.41, 854.08 and 204.19 is: 306.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.41 : 854.08 = 204.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.41/854.08 = 204.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.41x = 854.08 × 204.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.41x = 174,394.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,394.60/569.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.27

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