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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.97, 854.69 and 295.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.97, 854.69 and 295.18 is: 442.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.97 : 854.69 = 295.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.97/854.69 = 295.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.97x = 854.69 × 295.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.97x = 252,283.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,283.78/569.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.63

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