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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.75, 569.63 and 136.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.75, 569.63 and 136.29 is: 204.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.75 : 569.63 = 136.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.75/569.63 = 136.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.75x = 569.63 × 136.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.75x = 77,634.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,634.19/379.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.44

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