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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.11, 568.76 and 148.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.11, 568.76 and 148.02 is: 222.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.11 : 568.76 = 148.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.11/568.76 = 148.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.11x = 568.76 × 148.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.11x = 84,187.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,187.12/379.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.07

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