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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.54, 855.39 and 223.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.54, 855.39 and 223.59 is: 335.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.54 : 855.39 = 223.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.54/855.39 = 223.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.54x = 855.39 × 223.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.54x = 191,256.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,256.65/570.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.22

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