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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.94, 854.90 and 223.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.94, 854.90 and 223.42 is: 335.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.94 : 854.90 = 223.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.94/854.90 = 223.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.94x = 854.90 × 223.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.94x = 191,001.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,001.76/569.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.13

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