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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.80, 854.76 and 377

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.80, 854.76 and 377 is: 565.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.80 : 854.76 = 377 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.80/854.76 = 377/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.80x = 854.76 × 377
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.80x = 322,244.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,244.52/569.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.54

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