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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.92, 786.44 and 333.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.92, 786.44 and 333.90 is: 460.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.92 : 786.44 = 333.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.92/786.44 = 333.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.92x = 786.44 × 333.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.92x = 262,592.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,592.32/569.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.75

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