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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.02, 569.93 and 148.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.02, 569.93 and 148.90 is: 223.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.02 : 569.93 = 148.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.02/569.93 = 148.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.02x = 569.93 × 148.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.02x = 84,864.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,864.37/380.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.31

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