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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.07, 569.36 and 197.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.07, 569.36 and 197.22 is: 295.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.07 : 569.36 = 197.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.07/569.36 = 197.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.07x = 569.36 × 197.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.07x = 112,288.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,288.19/380.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.44

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