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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.35, 569.07 and 135.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.35, 569.07 and 135.81 is: 203.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.35 : 569.07 = 135.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.35/569.07 = 135.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.35x = 569.07 × 135.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.35x = 77,285.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,285.40/379.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.73

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