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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.26, 569.96 and 225.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.26, 569.96 and 225.22 is: 338.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.26 : 569.96 = 225.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.26/569.96 = 225.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.26x = 569.96 × 225.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.26x = 128,363.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,363.54/379.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.46

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