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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.82, 569.69 and 105.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.82, 569.69 and 105.89 is: 158.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.82 : 569.69 = 105.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.82/569.69 = 105.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.82x = 569.69 × 105.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.82x = 60,321.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,321.10/379.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.81

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