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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.42, 854.11 and 184.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.42, 854.11 and 184.67 is: 277.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.42 : 854.11 = 184.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.42/854.11 = 184.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.42x = 854.11 × 184.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.42x = 157,728.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,728.49/569.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.00

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