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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.70, 854.56 and 184.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.70, 854.56 and 184.94 is: 277.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.70 : 854.56 = 184.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.70/854.56 = 184.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.70x = 854.56 × 184.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.70x = 158,042.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,042.33/569.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.41

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