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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.94, 786.15 and 383.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.94, 786.15 and 383.67 is: 529.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.94 : 786.15 = 383.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.94/786.15 = 383.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.94x = 786.15 × 383.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.94x = 301,622.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,622.17/569.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.22

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