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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.92, 856.83 and 416.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.92, 856.83 and 416.91 is: 625.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.92 : 856.83 = 416.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.92/856.83 = 416.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.92x = 856.83 × 416.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.92x = 357,221.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,221.00/570.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.70

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