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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.08, 569.90 and 174.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.08, 569.90 and 174.76 is: 262.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.08 : 569.90 = 174.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.08/569.90 = 174.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.08x = 569.90 × 174.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.08x = 99,595.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,595.72/380.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.04

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