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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.37, 569.06 and 135.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.37, 569.06 and 135.92 is: 203.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.37 : 569.06 = 135.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.37/569.06 = 135.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.37x = 569.06 × 135.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.37x = 77,343.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,343.11/379.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.88

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