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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.67, 786 and 348.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.67, 786 and 348.54 is: 480.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.67 : 786 = 348.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.67/786 = 348.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.67x = 786 × 348.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.67x = 273,952.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,952.44/569.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.90

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