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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.29, 855.11 and 204.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.29, 855.11 and 204.93 is: 307.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.29 : 855.11 = 204.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.29/855.11 = 204.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.29x = 855.11 × 204.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.29x = 175,237.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,237.05/570.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.28

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