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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.18, 569.91 and 226.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.18, 569.91 and 226.15 is: 339.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.18 : 569.91 = 226.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.18/569.91 = 226.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.18x = 569.91 × 226.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.18x = 128,885.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,885.15/380.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.01

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