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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.03, 525.84 and 215.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.03, 525.84 and 215.25 is: 297.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.03 : 525.84 = 215.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.03/525.84 = 215.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.03x = 525.84 × 215.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.03x = 113,187.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,187.06/381.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.06

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