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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.94, 854.39 and 223.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.94, 854.39 and 223.58 is: 335.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.94 : 854.39 = 223.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.94/854.39 = 223.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.94x = 854.39 × 223.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.94x = 191,020.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,020.80/569.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.16

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