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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.01, 569.63 and 197.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.01, 569.63 and 197.35 is: 295.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.01 : 569.63 = 197.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.01/569.63 = 197.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.01x = 569.63 × 197.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.01x = 112,416.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,416.48/380.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.83

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