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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.76, 569.44 and 302.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.76, 569.44 and 302.64 is: 453.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.76 : 569.44 = 302.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.76/569.44 = 302.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.76x = 569.44 × 302.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.76x = 172,335.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,335.32/379.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.80

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