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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.16, 570.24 and 315.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.16, 570.24 and 315.36 is: 473.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.16 : 570.24 = 315.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.16/570.24 = 315.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.16x = 570.24 × 315.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.16x = 179,830.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,830.89/380.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.04

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