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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.70, 854.10 and 244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.70, 854.10 and 244.80 is: 367.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.70 : 854.10 = 244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.70/854.10 = 244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.70x = 854.10 × 244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.70x = 209,083.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,083.68/569.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.01

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