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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.73, 786.61 and 439.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.73, 786.61 and 439.05 is: 606.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.73 : 786.61 = 439.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.73/786.61 = 439.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.73x = 786.61 × 439.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.73x = 345,361.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,361.12/569.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.18

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