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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.22, 570.42 and 136.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.22, 570.42 and 136.71 is: 205.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.22 : 570.42 = 136.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.22/570.42 = 136.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.22x = 570.42 × 136.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.22x = 77,982.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,982.12/380.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.10

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