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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.81, 855.93 and 223.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.81, 855.93 and 223.92 is: 335.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.81 : 855.93 = 223.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.81/855.93 = 223.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.81x = 855.93 × 223.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.81x = 191,659.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,659.85/570.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.77

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