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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.08, 569.91 and 136.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.08, 569.91 and 136.57 is: 204.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.08 : 569.91 = 136.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.08/569.91 = 136.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.08x = 569.91 × 136.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.08x = 77,832.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,832.61/380.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.78

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