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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.97, 855.09 and 223.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.97, 855.09 and 223.33 is: 335.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.97 : 855.09 = 223.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.97/855.09 = 223.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.97x = 855.09 × 223.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.97x = 190,967.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,967.25/569.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.05

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