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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.14, 568.80 and 135.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.14, 568.80 and 135.67 is: 203.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.14 : 568.80 = 135.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.14/568.80 = 135.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.14x = 568.80 × 135.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.14x = 77,169.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,169.10/379.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.54

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