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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.73, 854.69 and 245.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.73, 854.69 and 245.08 is: 367.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.73 : 854.69 = 245.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.73/854.69 = 245.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.73x = 854.69 × 245.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.73x = 209,467.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,467.43/569.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.66

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