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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.02, 568.14 and 234.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.02, 568.14 and 234.84 is: 352.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.02 : 568.14 = 234.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.02/568.14 = 234.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.02x = 568.14 × 234.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.02x = 133,422.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,422.00/379.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.02

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