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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.33, 569.08 and 225.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.33, 569.08 and 225.08 is: 337.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.33 : 569.08 = 225.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.33/569.08 = 225.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.33x = 569.08 × 225.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.33x = 128,088.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,088.10/379.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.67

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