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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.66, 854.52 and 153.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.66, 854.52 and 153.25 is: 229.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.66 : 854.52 = 153.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.66/854.52 = 153.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.66x = 854.52 × 153.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.66x = 130,952.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,952.48/569.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.88

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