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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.99, 854.58 and 223.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.99, 854.58 and 223.04 is: 334.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.99 : 854.58 = 223.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.99/854.58 = 223.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.99x = 854.58 × 223.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.99x = 190,601.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,601.25/569.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.39

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