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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.01, 569.63 and 136.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.01, 569.63 and 136.40 is: 204.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.01 : 569.63 = 136.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.01/569.63 = 136.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.01x = 569.63 × 136.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.01x = 77,694.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,694.00/380.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.45

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