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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.70, 786.19 and 321.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.70, 786.19 and 321.01 is: 443.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.70 : 786.19 = 321.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.70/786.19 = 321.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.70x = 786.19 × 321.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.70x = 252,374.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,374.85/569.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.00

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