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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.13, 570.06 and 149.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.13, 570.06 and 149.01 is: 223.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.13 : 570.06 = 149.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.13/570.06 = 149.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.13x = 570.06 × 149.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.13x = 84,944.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,944.64/380.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.46

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