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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.06, 569 and 321.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.06, 569 and 321.99 is: 483.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.06 : 569 = 321.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.06/569 = 321.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.06x = 569 × 321.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.06x = 183,212.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,212.31/379.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.33

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