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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.35, 569.03 and 276.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.35, 569.03 and 276.14 is: 414.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.35 : 569.03 = 276.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.35/569.03 = 276.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.35x = 569.03 × 276.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.35x = 157,131.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,131.94/379.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.21

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