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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.94, 569.93 and 106.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.94, 569.93 and 106.05 is: 159.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.94 : 569.93 = 106.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.94/569.93 = 106.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.94x = 569.93 × 106.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.94x = 60,441.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,441.38/379.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.08

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