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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.28, 570.48 and 323.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.28, 570.48 and 323.04 is: 484.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.28 : 570.48 = 323.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.28/570.48 = 323.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.28x = 570.48 × 323.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.28x = 184,287.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,287.86/380.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.61

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