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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.44, 854.75 and 296.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.44, 854.75 and 296.16 is: 443.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.44 : 854.75 = 296.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.44/854.75 = 296.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.44x = 854.75 × 296.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.44x = 253,140.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,140.30/570.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.76

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