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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.56, 854.43 and 244.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.56, 854.43 and 244.93 is: 367.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.56 : 854.43 = 244.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.56/854.43 = 244.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.56x = 854.43 × 244.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.56x = 209,275.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,275.54/569.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.43

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