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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.67, 855.46 and 519.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.67, 855.46 and 519.96 is: 779.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.67 : 855.46 = 519.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.67/855.46 = 519.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.67x = 855.46 × 519.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.67x = 444,804.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,804.98/570.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.44

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