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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.97, 786.76 and 334.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.97, 786.76 and 334.00 is: 461.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.97 : 786.76 = 334.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.97/786.76 = 334.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.97x = 786.76 × 334.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.97x = 262,772.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,772.65/569.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.03

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