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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.53, 854.10 and 204.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.53, 854.10 and 204.22 is: 306.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.53 : 854.10 = 204.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.53/854.10 = 204.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.53x = 854.10 × 204.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.53x = 174,424.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,424.30/569.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.26

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