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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.80, 853.72 and 444.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.80, 853.72 and 444.97 is: 666.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.80 : 853.72 = 444.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.80/853.72 = 444.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.80x = 853.72 × 444.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.80x = 379,875.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,875.43/569.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.68

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