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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.04, 570.30 and 197.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.04, 570.30 and 197.56 is: 296.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.04 : 570.30 = 197.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.04/570.30 = 197.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.04x = 570.30 × 197.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.04x = 112,668.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,668.47/380.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.46

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