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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.26, 569.73 and 223.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.26, 569.73 and 223.32 is: 334.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.26 : 569.73 = 223.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.26/569.73 = 223.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.26x = 569.73 × 223.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.26x = 127,235.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,235.08/380.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.60

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