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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.03, 525.84 and 233.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.03, 525.84 and 233.64 is: 322.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.03 : 525.84 = 233.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.03/525.84 = 233.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.03x = 525.84 × 233.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.03x = 122,854.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,854.63/381.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.43

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