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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.94, 569.85 and 136.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.94, 569.85 and 136.46 is: 204.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.94 : 569.85 = 136.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.94/569.85 = 136.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.94x = 569.85 × 136.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.94x = 77,758.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,758.88/379.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.66

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