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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.04, 567.66 and 196.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.04, 567.66 and 196.18 is: 293.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.04 : 567.66 = 196.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.04/567.66 = 196.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.04x = 567.66 × 196.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.04x = 111,363.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,363.54/379.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.80

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