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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.55, 854.34 and 296.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.55, 854.34 and 296.18 is: 444.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.55 : 854.34 = 296.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.55/854.34 = 296.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.55x = 854.34 × 296.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.55x = 253,034.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,034.15/569.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.27

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