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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.74, 571.37 and 133.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.74, 571.37 and 133.94 is: 201.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.74 : 571.37 = 133.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.74/571.37 = 133.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.74x = 571.37 × 133.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.74x = 76,529.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,529.30/380.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.00

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