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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.04, 570.03 and 225.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.04, 570.03 and 225.48 is: 338.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.04 : 570.03 = 225.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.04/570.03 = 225.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.04x = 570.03 × 225.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.04x = 128,530.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,530.36/380.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.21

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