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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.05, 571.32 and 134.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.05, 571.32 and 134.19 is: 201.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.05 : 571.32 = 134.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.05/571.32 = 134.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.05x = 571.32 × 134.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.05x = 76,665.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,665.43/381.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.20

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