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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.52, 569.35 and 135.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.52, 569.35 and 135.99 is: 204.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.52 : 569.35 = 135.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.52/569.35 = 135.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.52x = 569.35 × 135.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.52x = 77,425.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,425.23/379.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.01

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