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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.76, 854.07 and 295.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.76, 854.07 and 295.23 is: 442.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.76 : 854.07 = 295.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.76/854.07 = 295.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.76x = 854.07 × 295.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.76x = 252,147.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,147.09/569.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.55

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