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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.14, 854.90 and 295.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.14, 854.90 and 295.95 is: 443.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.14 : 854.90 = 295.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.14/854.90 = 295.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.14x = 854.90 × 295.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.14x = 253,006.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,006.18/570.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.77

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