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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.13, 569.48 and 232.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.13, 569.48 and 232.94 is: 349.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.13 : 569.48 = 232.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.13/569.48 = 232.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.13x = 569.48 × 232.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.13x = 132,654.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,654.93/379.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.90

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