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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.29, 569.01 and 135.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.29, 569.01 and 135.75 is: 203.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.29 : 569.01 = 135.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.29/569.01 = 135.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.29x = 569.01 × 135.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.29x = 77,243.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,243.11/379.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.65

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