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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.43, 524.95 and 223.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.43, 524.95 and 223.04 is: 307.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.43 : 524.95 = 223.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.43/524.95 = 223.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.43x = 524.95 × 223.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.43x = 117,085.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,085.60/380.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.77

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