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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.25, 855.30 and 223.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.25, 855.30 and 223.35 is: 334.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.25 : 855.30 = 223.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.25/855.30 = 223.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.25x = 855.30 × 223.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.25x = 191,026.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,026.98/570.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.99

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