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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.22, 569.16 and 289.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.22, 569.16 and 289.04 is: 433.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.22 : 569.16 = 289.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.22/569.16 = 289.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.22x = 569.16 × 289.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.22x = 164,507.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,507.16/379.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.81

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