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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.43, 569.25 and 276.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.43, 569.25 and 276.57 is: 413.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.43 : 569.25 = 276.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.43/569.25 = 276.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.43x = 569.25 × 276.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.43x = 157,437.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,437.47/380.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.84

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