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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.71, 854.61 and 245.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.71, 854.61 and 245.35 is: 368.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.71 : 854.61 = 245.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.71/854.61 = 245.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.71x = 854.61 × 245.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.71x = 209,678.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,678.56/569.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.04

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