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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.53, 785.94 and 333.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.53, 785.94 and 333.46 is: 460.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.53 : 785.94 = 333.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.53/785.94 = 333.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.53x = 785.94 × 333.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.53x = 262,079.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,079.55/569.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.17

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