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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.47, 569.11 and 163

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.47, 569.11 and 163 is: 244.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.47 : 569.11 = 163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.47/569.11 = 163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.47x = 569.11 × 163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.47x = 92,764.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,764.93/379.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.46

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