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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.56, 853.74 and 244.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.56, 853.74 and 244.84 is: 367.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.56 : 853.74 = 244.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.56/853.74 = 244.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.56x = 853.74 × 244.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.56x = 209,029.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,029.70/569.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.00

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