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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.02, 854.57 and 223.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.02, 854.57 and 223.29 is: 334.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.02 : 854.57 = 223.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.02/854.57 = 223.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.02x = 854.57 × 223.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.02x = 190,817.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,817.49/570.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.76

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