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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.70, 854.19 and 295.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.70, 854.19 and 295.88 is: 443.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.70 : 854.19 = 295.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.70/854.19 = 295.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.70x = 854.19 × 295.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.70x = 252,733.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,733.47/569.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.63

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