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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.30, 569.22 and 135.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.30, 569.22 and 135.84 is: 203.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.30 : 569.22 = 135.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.30/569.22 = 135.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.30x = 569.22 × 135.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.30x = 77,322.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,322.84/379.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.86

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