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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.94, 569.90 and 106.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.94, 569.90 and 106.00 is: 158.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.94 : 569.90 = 106.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.94/569.90 = 106.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.94x = 569.90 × 106.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.94x = 60,407.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,407.45/379.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.99

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