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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.52, 854.40 and 295.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.52, 854.40 and 295.92 is: 443.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.52 : 854.40 = 295.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.52/854.40 = 295.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.52x = 854.40 × 295.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.52x = 252,834.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,834.05/569.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.94

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