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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.88, 854.55 and 245.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.88, 854.55 and 245.34 is: 367.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.88 : 854.55 = 245.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.88/854.55 = 245.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.88x = 854.55 × 245.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.88x = 209,655.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,655.30/569.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.89

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