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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.97, 569.95 and 91.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.97, 569.95 and 91.41 is: 137.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.97 : 569.95 = 91.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.97/569.95 = 91.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.97x = 569.95 × 91.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.97x = 52,097.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,097.28/379.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.11

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