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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.67, 854.52 and 326.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.67, 854.52 and 326.08 is: 489.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.67 : 854.52 = 326.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.67/854.52 = 326.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.67x = 854.52 × 326.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.67x = 278,641.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,641.88/569.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.13

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