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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.29, 569.58 and 235.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.29, 569.58 and 235.92 is: 354.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.29 : 569.58 = 235.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.29/569.58 = 235.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.29x = 569.58 × 235.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.29x = 134,375.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,375.31/379.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.28

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