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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.76, 855.05 and 204.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.76, 855.05 and 204.60 is: 307.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.76 : 855.05 = 204.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.76/855.05 = 204.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.76x = 855.05 × 204.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.76x = 174,945.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,945.41/569.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.05

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