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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.04, 570.28 and 148.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.04, 570.28 and 148.91 is: 223.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.04 : 570.28 = 148.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.04/570.28 = 148.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.04x = 570.28 × 148.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.04x = 84,920.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,920.39/380.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.45

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