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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.67, 855.84 and 223.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.67, 855.84 and 223.93 is: 335.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.67 : 855.84 = 223.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.67/855.84 = 223.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.67x = 855.84 × 223.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.67x = 191,648.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,648.25/570.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.83

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