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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.11, 854.69 and 326.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.11, 854.69 and 326.80 is: 489.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.11 : 854.69 = 326.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.11/854.69 = 326.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.11x = 854.69 × 326.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.11x = 279,311.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,311.37/570.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.93

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