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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.75, 855.96 and 223.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.75, 855.96 and 223.93 is: 335.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.75 : 855.96 = 223.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.75/855.96 = 223.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.75x = 855.96 × 223.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.75x = 191,675.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,675.12/570.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.83

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