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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.11, 567.47 and 205.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.11, 567.47 and 205.53 is: 307.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.11 : 567.47 = 205.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.11/567.47 = 205.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.11x = 567.47 × 205.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.11x = 116,631.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,631.08/379.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.64

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