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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.08, 854.17 and 548.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.08, 854.17 and 548.75 is: 822.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.08 : 854.17 = 548.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.08/854.17 = 548.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.08x = 854.17 × 548.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.08x = 468,725.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,725.79/570.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.21

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