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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.04, 855.26 and 296.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.04, 855.26 and 296.36 is: 444.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.04 : 855.26 = 296.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.04/855.26 = 296.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.04x = 855.26 × 296.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.04x = 253,463.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,463.41/570.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.64

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