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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.02, 854.28 and 223.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.02, 854.28 and 223.02 is: 334.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.02 : 854.28 = 223.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.02/854.28 = 223.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.02x = 854.28 × 223.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.02x = 190,521.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,521.53/570.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.24

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