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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.68, 853.08 and 295

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.68, 853.08 and 295 is: 441.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.68 : 853.08 = 295 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.68/853.08 = 295/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.68x = 853.08 × 295
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.68x = 251,658.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,658.60/569.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.75

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