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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.64, 855.18 and 484.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.64, 855.18 and 484.68 is: 727.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.64 : 855.18 = 484.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.64/855.18 = 484.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.64x = 855.18 × 484.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.64x = 414,488.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,488.64/569.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.63

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