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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.04, 570.08 and 136.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.04, 570.08 and 136.72 is: 205.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.04 : 570.08 = 136.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.04/570.08 = 136.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.04x = 570.08 × 136.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.04x = 77,941.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,941.34/380.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.09

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