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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.07, 568.55 and 122.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.07, 568.55 and 122.57 is: 183.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.07 : 568.55 = 122.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.07/568.55 = 122.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.07x = 568.55 × 122.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.07x = 69,684.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,684.64/379.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.83

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