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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.93, 855.23 and 223.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.93, 855.23 and 223.25 is: 335.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.93 : 855.23 = 223.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.93/855.23 = 223.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.93x = 855.23 × 223.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.93x = 190,930.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,930.10/569.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.01

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