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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.19, 569.06 and 135.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.19, 569.06 and 135.72 is: 203.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.19 : 569.06 = 135.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.19/569.06 = 135.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.19x = 569.06 × 135.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.19x = 77,232.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,232.14/379.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.68

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