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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.34, 569.05 and 184.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.34, 569.05 and 184.44 is: 276.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.34 : 569.05 = 184.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.34/569.05 = 184.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.34x = 569.05 × 184.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.34x = 104,955.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,955.12/379.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.68

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