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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.19, 569.94 and 174.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.19, 569.94 and 174.93 is: 262.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.19 : 569.94 = 174.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.19/569.94 = 174.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.19x = 569.94 × 174.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.19x = 99,696.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,696.81/380.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.23

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