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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.04, 571.03 and 369.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.04, 571.03 and 369.95 is: 554.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.04 : 571.03 = 369.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.04/571.03 = 369.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.04x = 571.03 × 369.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.04x = 211,248.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,248.77/381.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.40

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