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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.11, 569.99 and 174.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.11, 569.99 and 174.81 is: 262.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.11 : 569.99 = 174.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.11/569.99 = 174.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.11x = 569.99 × 174.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.11x = 99,639.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,639.95/380.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.13

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