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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.81, 571.19 and 376.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.81, 571.19 and 376.69 is: 565.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.81 : 571.19 = 376.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.81/571.19 = 376.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.81x = 571.19 × 376.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.81x = 215,161.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,161.56/380.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.01

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