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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.06, 854.90 and 223.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.06, 854.90 and 223.31 is: 334.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.06 : 854.90 = 223.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.06/854.90 = 223.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.06x = 854.90 × 223.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.06x = 190,907.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,907.72/570.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.89

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