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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.86, 853.53 and 352.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.86, 853.53 and 352.96 is: 528.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.86 : 853.53 = 352.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.86/853.53 = 352.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.86x = 853.53 × 352.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.86x = 301,261.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,261.95/569.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.66

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