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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.62, 569.42 and 136.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.62, 569.42 and 136.01 is: 204.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.62 : 569.42 = 136.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.62/569.42 = 136.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.62x = 569.42 × 136.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.62x = 77,443.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,443.29/379.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.00

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