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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.22, 568.44 and 148.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.22, 568.44 and 148.05 is: 221.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.22 : 568.44 = 148.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.22/568.44 = 148.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.22x = 568.44 × 148.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.22x = 84,157.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,157.54/379.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.93

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