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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.94, 569.55 and 163.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.94, 569.55 and 163.22 is: 244.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.94 : 569.55 = 163.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.94/569.55 = 163.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.94x = 569.55 × 163.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.94x = 92,961.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,961.95/379.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.68

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