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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.34, 569.64 and 363.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.34, 569.64 and 363.54 is: 545.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.34 : 569.64 = 363.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.34/569.64 = 363.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.34x = 569.64 × 363.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.34x = 207,086.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,086.93/379.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.91

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