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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.89, 571.24 and 106.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.89, 571.24 and 106.93 is: 160.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.89 : 571.24 = 106.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.89/571.24 = 106.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.89x = 571.24 × 106.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.89x = 61,082.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,082.69/380.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.37

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