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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.00, 569.94 and 148.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.00, 569.94 and 148.73 is: 223.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.00 : 569.94 = 148.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.00/569.94 = 148.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.00x = 569.94 × 148.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.00x = 84,764.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,764.33/380.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.07

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