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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.99, 855 and 223.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.99, 855 and 223.36 is: 335.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.99 : 855 = 223.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.99/855 = 223.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.99x = 855 × 223.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.99x = 190,970.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,970.66/569.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.04

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