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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.44, 787.08 and 525.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.44, 787.08 and 525.70 is: 726.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.44 : 787.08 = 525.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.44/787.08 = 525.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.44x = 787.08 × 525.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.44x = 413,767.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,767.96/569.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.62

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