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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.76, 571.13 and 106.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.76, 571.13 and 106.85 is: 160.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.76 : 571.13 = 106.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.76/571.13 = 106.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.76x = 571.13 × 106.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.76x = 61,021.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,021.85/380.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.26

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