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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.02, 567.61 and 263.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.02, 567.61 and 263.14 is: 394.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.02 : 567.61 = 263.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.02/567.61 = 263.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.02x = 567.61 × 263.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.02x = 149,360.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,360.90/379.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.07

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