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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.43, 853.77 and 222.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.43, 853.77 and 222.80 is: 334.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.43 : 853.77 = 222.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.43/853.77 = 222.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.43x = 853.77 × 222.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.43x = 190,215.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,215.69/569.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.05

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