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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.06, 570.22 and 148.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.06, 570.22 and 148.86 is: 223.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.06 : 570.22 = 148.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.06/570.22 = 148.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.06x = 570.22 × 148.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.06x = 84,882.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,882.95/380.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.34

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