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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.84, 786.40 and 445.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.84, 786.40 and 445.64 is: 615.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.84 : 786.40 = 445.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.84/786.40 = 445.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.84x = 786.40 × 445.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.84x = 350,451.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,451.30/569.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.00

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