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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.92, 570.04 and 226.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.92, 570.04 and 226.14 is: 339.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.92 : 570.04 = 226.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.92/570.04 = 226.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.92x = 570.04 × 226.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.92x = 128,908.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,908.85/379.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.31

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