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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.36, 854 and 363.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.36, 854 and 363.80 is: 544.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.36 : 854 = 363.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.36/854 = 363.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.36x = 854 × 363.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.36x = 310,685.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,685.20/570.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.72

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