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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.16, 569.34 and 235.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.16, 569.34 and 235.68 is: 352.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.16 : 569.34 = 235.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.16/569.34 = 235.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.16x = 569.34 × 235.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.16x = 134,182.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,182.05/380.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.96

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