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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.67, 570.83 and 198.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.67, 570.83 and 198.02 is: 296.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.67 : 570.83 = 198.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.67/570.83 = 198.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.67x = 570.83 × 198.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.67x = 113,036.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,036.54/380.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.94

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