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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.92, 855.29 and 364.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.92, 855.29 and 364.99 is: 547.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.92 : 855.29 = 364.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.92/855.29 = 364.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.92x = 855.29 × 364.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.92x = 312,166.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,166.20/569.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.74

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