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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.22, 570.06 and 197.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.22, 570.06 and 197.43 is: 296.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.22 : 570.06 = 197.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.22/570.06 = 197.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.22x = 570.06 × 197.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.22x = 112,546.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,546.95/380.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.00

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