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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.44, 569.15 and 263.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.44, 569.15 and 263.54 is: 395.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.44 : 569.15 = 263.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.44/569.15 = 263.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.44x = 569.15 × 263.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.44x = 149,989.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,989.63/379.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.29

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