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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.63, 570.87 and 106.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.63, 570.87 and 106.74 is: 160.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.63 : 570.87 = 106.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.63/570.87 = 106.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.63x = 570.87 × 106.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.63x = 60,934.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,934.66/380.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.09

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