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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.81, 571.22 and 92.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.81, 571.22 and 92.25 is: 138.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.81 : 571.22 = 92.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.81/571.22 = 92.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.81x = 571.22 × 92.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.81x = 52,694.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,694.93/380.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.38

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