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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.52, 785.80 and 444.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.52, 785.80 and 444.96 is: 613.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.52 : 785.80 = 444.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.52/785.80 = 444.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.52x = 785.80 × 444.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.52x = 349,643.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,643.41/569.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.93

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