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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.69, 854.04 and 223.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.69, 854.04 and 223.31 is: 334.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.69 : 854.04 = 223.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.69/854.04 = 223.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.69x = 854.04 × 223.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.69x = 190,715.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,715.67/569.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.77

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