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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.61, 854.55 and 204.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.61, 854.55 and 204.48 is: 306.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.61 : 854.55 = 204.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.61/854.55 = 204.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.61x = 854.55 × 204.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.61x = 174,738.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,738.38/569.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.77

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