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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.84, 785.45 and 445.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.84, 785.45 and 445.28 is: 613.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.84 : 785.45 = 445.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.84/785.45 = 445.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.84x = 785.45 × 445.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.84x = 349,745.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,745.18/569.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.76

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