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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.33, 854.91 and 245.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.33, 854.91 and 245.43 is: 367.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.33 : 854.91 = 245.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.33/854.91 = 245.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.33x = 854.91 × 245.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.33x = 209,820.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,820.56/570.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.89

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