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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.81, 569.71 and 105.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.81, 569.71 and 105.93 is: 158.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.81 : 569.71 = 105.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.81/569.71 = 105.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.81x = 569.71 × 105.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.81x = 60,349.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,349.38/379.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.89

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