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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.76, 571.13 and 92.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.76, 571.13 and 92.20 is: 138.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.76 : 571.13 = 92.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.76/571.13 = 92.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.76x = 571.13 × 92.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.76x = 52,655.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,655.33/380.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.29

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