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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.08, 854.84 and 245.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.08, 854.84 and 245.28 is: 367.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.08 : 854.84 = 245.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.08/854.84 = 245.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.08x = 854.84 × 245.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.08x = 209,675.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,675.16/570.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.80

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