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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.05, 571.98 and 335.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.05, 571.98 and 335.69 is: 503.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.05 : 571.98 = 335.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.05/571.98 = 335.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.05x = 571.98 × 335.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.05x = 192,007.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,007.97/381.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.89

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