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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.41, 569.13 and 322.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.41, 569.13 and 322.03 is: 483.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.41 : 569.13 = 322.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.41/569.13 = 322.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.41x = 569.13 × 322.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.41x = 183,276.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,276.93/379.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.06

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