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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.92, 569.91 and 375.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.92, 569.91 and 375.28 is: 562.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.92 : 569.91 = 375.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.92/569.91 = 375.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.92x = 569.91 × 375.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.92x = 213,877.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,877.96/379.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.96

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