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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.06, 569.07 and 197.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.06, 569.07 and 197.08 is: 295.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.06 : 569.07 = 197.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.06/569.07 = 197.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.06x = 569.07 × 197.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.06x = 112,150.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,150.89/380.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.09

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