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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.73, 855.06 and 296.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.73, 855.06 and 296.06 is: 444.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.73 : 855.06 = 296.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.73/855.06 = 296.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.73x = 855.06 × 296.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.73x = 253,143.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,143.68/569.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.32

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