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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.93, 854.28 and 241.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.93, 854.28 and 241.04 is: 361.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.93 : 854.28 = 241.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.93/854.28 = 241.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.93x = 854.28 × 241.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.93x = 205,917.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,917.79/569.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.31

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