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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.81, 569.72 and 223.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.81, 569.72 and 223.69 is: 335.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.81 : 569.72 = 223.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.81/569.72 = 223.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.81x = 569.72 × 223.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.81x = 127,436.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,436.70/379.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.53

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