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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.30, 570 and 218.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.30, 570 and 218.10 is: 326.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.30 : 570 = 218.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.30/570 = 218.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.30x = 570 × 218.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.30x = 124,317
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,317/380.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.89

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