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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.73, 854.65 and 223.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.73, 854.65 and 223.09 is: 334.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.73 : 854.65 = 223.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.73/854.65 = 223.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.73x = 854.65 × 223.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.73x = 190,661.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,661.17/569.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.65

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