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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.04, 570.06 and 243.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.04, 570.06 and 243.96 is: 365.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.04 : 570.06 = 243.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.04/570.06 = 243.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.04x = 570.06 × 243.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.04x = 139,071.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,071.84/380.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.94

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