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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.70, 569.53 and 136.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.70, 569.53 and 136.20 is: 204.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.70 : 569.53 = 136.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.70/569.53 = 136.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.70x = 569.53 × 136.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.70x = 77,569.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,569.99/379.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.29

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