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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.76, 853.83 and 453.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.76, 853.83 and 453.69 is: 679.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.76 : 853.83 = 453.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.76/853.83 = 453.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.76x = 853.83 × 453.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.76x = 387,374.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,374.13/569.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.89

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