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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.76, 783.60 and 459

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.76, 783.60 and 459 is: 631.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.76 : 783.60 = 459 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.76/783.60 = 459/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.76x = 783.60 × 459
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.76x = 359,672.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,672.40/569.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.27

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