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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.04, 854.61 and 223.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.04, 854.61 and 223.32 is: 334.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.04 : 854.61 = 223.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.04/854.61 = 223.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.04x = 854.61 × 223.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.04x = 190,847.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,847.23/570.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.80

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