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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.42, 854.34 and 222.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.42, 854.34 and 222.92 is: 334.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.42 : 854.34 = 222.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.42/854.34 = 222.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.42x = 854.34 × 222.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.42x = 190,449.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,449.47/569.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.46

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