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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.88, 569.76 and 105.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.88, 569.76 and 105.90 is: 158.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.88 : 569.76 = 105.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.88/569.76 = 105.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.88x = 569.76 × 105.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.88x = 60,337.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,337.58/379.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.83

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