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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.22, 854.13 and 563.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.22, 854.13 and 563.74 is: 844.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.22 : 854.13 = 563.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.22/854.13 = 563.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.22x = 854.13 × 563.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.22x = 481,507.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,507.25/570.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.42

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