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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.91, 854.25 and 223.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.91, 854.25 and 223.08 is: 334.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.91 : 854.25 = 223.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.91/854.25 = 223.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.91x = 854.25 × 223.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.91x = 190,566.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,566.09/569.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.38

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