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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.16, 569.44 and 310.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.16, 569.44 and 310.84 is: 466.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.16 : 569.44 = 310.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.16/569.44 = 310.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.16x = 569.44 × 310.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.16x = 177,004.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,004.73/379.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.83

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