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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.08, 569.88 and 136.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.08, 569.88 and 136.60 is: 204.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.08 : 569.88 = 136.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.08/569.88 = 136.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.08x = 569.88 × 136.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.08x = 77,845.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,845.61/380.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.81

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