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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.54, 568.77 and 235

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.54, 568.77 and 235 is: 352.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.54 : 568.77 = 235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.54/568.77 = 235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.54x = 568.77 × 235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.54x = 133,660.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,660.95/379.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.17

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