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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.04, 568.44 and 275.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.04, 568.44 and 275.45 is: 413.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.04 : 568.44 = 275.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.04/568.44 = 275.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.04x = 568.44 × 275.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.04x = 156,573.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,573.96/379.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.09

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