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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.33, 569.05 and 135.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.33, 569.05 and 135.80 is: 203.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.33 : 569.05 = 135.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.33/569.05 = 135.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.33x = 569.05 × 135.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.33x = 77,276.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,276.45/379.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.72

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