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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.07, 570.17 and 136.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.07, 570.17 and 136.77 is: 205.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.07 : 570.17 = 136.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.07/570.17 = 136.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.07x = 570.17 × 136.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.07x = 77,981.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,981.47/380.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.18

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