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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.04, 570.87 and 294.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.04, 570.87 and 294.47 is: 441.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.04 : 570.87 = 294.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.04/570.87 = 294.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.04x = 570.87 × 294.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.04x = 168,104.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,104.09/381.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.17

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