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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.70, 786.11 and 348.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.70, 786.11 and 348.66 is: 481.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.70 : 786.11 = 348.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.70/786.11 = 348.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.70x = 786.11 × 348.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.70x = 274,083.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,083.37/569.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.10

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