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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.02, 571.56 and 335.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.02, 571.56 and 335.69 is: 503.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.02 : 571.56 = 335.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.02/571.56 = 335.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.02x = 571.56 × 335.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.02x = 191,866.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,866.98/381.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.56

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