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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.27, 570.56 and 195.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.27, 570.56 and 195.06 is: 292.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.27 : 570.56 = 195.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.27/570.56 = 195.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.27x = 570.56 × 195.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.27x = 111,292.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,292.46/380.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.67

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