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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.92, 569.94 and 106.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.92, 569.94 and 106.02 is: 159.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.92 : 569.94 = 106.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.92/569.94 = 106.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.92x = 569.94 × 106.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.92x = 60,425.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,425.04/379.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.05

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