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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.05, 569.05 and 276.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.05, 569.05 and 276.99 is: 415.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.05 : 569.05 = 276.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.05/569.05 = 276.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.05x = 569.05 × 276.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.05x = 157,620.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,620.47/379.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.83

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