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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.70, 569.66 and 132.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.70, 569.66 and 132.93 is: 199.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.70 : 569.66 = 132.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.70/569.66 = 132.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.70x = 569.66 × 132.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.70x = 75,724.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,724.24/379.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.43

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