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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.06, 570.14 and 174.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.06, 570.14 and 174.69 is: 262.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.06 : 570.14 = 174.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.06/570.14 = 174.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.06x = 570.14 × 174.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.06x = 99,597.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,597.54/380.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.06

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