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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.33, 570.16 and 136.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.33, 570.16 and 136.69 is: 204.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.33 : 570.16 = 136.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.33/570.16 = 136.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.33x = 570.16 × 136.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.33x = 77,933.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,933.44/380.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.91

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