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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.54, 785.93 and 333.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.54, 785.93 and 333.50 is: 460.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.54 : 785.93 = 333.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.54/785.93 = 333.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.54x = 785.93 × 333.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.54x = 262,110.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,110.45/569.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.22

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