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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.92, 854.04 and 407.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.92, 854.04 and 407.92 is: 611.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.92 : 854.04 = 407.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.92/854.04 = 407.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.92x = 854.04 × 407.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.92x = 348,380.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,380.00/569.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.28

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