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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.28, 567.35 and 322.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.28, 567.35 and 322.92 is: 481.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.28 : 567.35 = 322.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.28/567.35 = 322.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.28x = 567.35 × 322.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.28x = 183,208.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,208.66/380.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.77

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