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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.92, 569.70 and 136.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.92, 569.70 and 136.36 is: 204.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.92 : 569.70 = 136.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.92/569.70 = 136.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.92x = 569.70 × 136.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.92x = 77,684.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,684.29/379.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.48

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