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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.93, 855.02 and 204.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.93, 855.02 and 204.68 is: 307.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.93 : 855.02 = 204.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.93/855.02 = 204.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.93x = 855.02 × 204.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.93x = 175,000.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,000.20/569.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.06

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