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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.87, 786.19 and 348.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.87, 786.19 and 348.43 is: 480.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.87 : 786.19 = 348.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.87/786.19 = 348.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.87x = 786.19 × 348.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.87x = 273,930.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,930.44/569.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.69

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