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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.43, 852.93 and 337.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.43, 852.93 and 337.77 is: 505.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.43 : 852.93 = 337.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.43/852.93 = 337.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.43x = 852.93 × 337.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.43x = 288,094.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,094.17/569.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.93

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