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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.71, 785.95 and 348.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.71, 785.95 and 348.53 is: 480.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.71 : 785.95 = 348.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.71/785.95 = 348.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.71x = 785.95 × 348.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.71x = 273,926.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,926.52/569.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.82

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