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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.53, 854.75 and 295.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.53, 854.75 and 295.70 is: 443.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.53 : 854.75 = 295.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.53/854.75 = 295.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.53x = 854.75 × 295.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.53x = 252,750.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,750.85/569.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.79

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