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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.02, 569.55 and 148.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.02, 569.55 and 148.69 is: 222.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.02 : 569.55 = 148.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.02/569.55 = 148.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.02x = 569.55 × 148.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.02x = 84,686.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,686.39/380.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.85

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