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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.11, 854.91 and 223.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.11, 854.91 and 223.25 is: 334.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.11 : 854.91 = 223.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.11/854.91 = 223.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.11x = 854.91 × 223.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.11x = 190,854.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,854.38/570.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.77

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