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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.93, 856.81 and 536.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.93, 856.81 and 536.91 is: 805.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.93 : 856.81 = 536.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.93/856.81 = 536.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.93x = 856.81 × 536.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.93x = 460,029.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,029.86/570.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.76

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