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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.80, 854.76 and 295.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.80, 854.76 and 295.88 is: 443.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.80 : 854.76 = 295.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.80/854.76 = 295.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.80x = 854.76 × 295.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.80x = 252,906.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,906.39/570.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.07

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