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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.62, 854.63 and 245.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.62, 854.63 and 245.01 is: 367.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.62 : 854.63 = 245.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.62/854.63 = 245.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.62x = 854.63 × 245.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.62x = 209,391.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,391.67/569.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.60

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