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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.33, 855.09 and 463.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.33, 855.09 and 463.41 is: 694.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.33 : 855.09 = 463.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.33/855.09 = 463.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.33x = 855.09 × 463.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.33x = 396,257.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,257.26/570.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.79

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