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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.06, 570.16 and 136.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.06, 570.16 and 136.61 is: 204.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.06 : 570.16 = 136.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.06/570.16 = 136.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.06x = 570.16 × 136.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.06x = 77,888.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,888.87/380.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.94

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