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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.04, 567.96 and 263.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.04, 567.96 and 263.70 is: 395.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.04 : 567.96 = 263.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.04/567.96 = 263.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.04x = 567.96 × 263.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.04x = 149,773.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,773.18/379.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.14

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