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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381, 570.48 and 300

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381, 570.48 and 300 is: 449.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381 : 570.48 = 300 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381/570.48 = 300/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381x = 570.48 × 300
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381x = 171,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,144/381
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.20

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