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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.61, 569.67 and 136.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.61, 569.67 and 136.13 is: 204.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.61 : 569.67 = 136.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.61/569.67 = 136.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.61x = 569.67 × 136.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.61x = 77,546.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,546.33/379.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.28

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