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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.63, 854.55 and 326.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.63, 854.55 and 326.03 is: 489.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.63 : 854.55 = 326.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.63/854.55 = 326.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.63x = 854.55 × 326.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.63x = 278,604.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,604.66/569.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.10

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