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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.06, 855.36 and 296.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.06, 855.36 and 296.01 is: 444.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.06 : 855.36 = 296.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.06/855.36 = 296.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.06x = 855.36 × 296.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.06x = 253,190.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,190.84/570.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.15

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