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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.44, 855.84 and 223.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.44, 855.84 and 223.92 is: 335.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.44 : 855.84 = 223.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.44/855.84 = 223.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.44x = 855.84 × 223.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.44x = 191,639.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,639.69/570.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.95

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