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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.11, 570.47 and 197.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.11, 570.47 and 197.55 is: 296.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.11 : 570.47 = 197.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.11/570.47 = 197.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.11x = 570.47 × 197.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.11x = 112,696.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,696.35/380.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.48

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