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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.21, 569.88 and 349.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.21, 569.88 and 349.44 is: 523.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.21 : 569.88 = 349.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.21/569.88 = 349.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.21x = 569.88 × 349.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.21x = 199,138.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,138.87/380.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.77

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