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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.81, 855.04 and 223.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.81, 855.04 and 223.13 is: 334.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.81 : 855.04 = 223.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.81/855.04 = 223.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.81x = 855.04 × 223.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.81x = 190,780.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,780.80/569.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.82

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