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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.61, 786.08 and 336.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.61, 786.08 and 336.75 is: 464.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.61 : 786.08 = 336.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.61/786.08 = 336.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.61x = 786.08 × 336.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.61x = 264,710.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,710.76/569.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.72

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