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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.86, 852.96 and 448.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.86, 852.96 and 448.36 is: 671.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.86 : 852.96 = 448.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.86/852.96 = 448.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.86x = 852.96 × 448.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.86x = 382,433.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,433.15/569.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.10

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