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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.06, 569.93 and 136.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.06, 569.93 and 136.52 is: 204.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.06 : 569.93 = 136.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.06/569.93 = 136.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.06x = 569.93 × 136.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.06x = 77,804.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,804.34/380.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.72

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