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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.17, 570.13 and 136.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.17, 570.13 and 136.66 is: 204.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.17 : 570.13 = 136.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.17/570.13 = 136.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.17x = 570.13 × 136.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.17x = 77,913.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,913.97/380.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.95

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