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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.07, 570.93 and 226.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.07, 570.93 and 226.54 is: 339.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.07 : 570.93 = 226.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.07/570.93 = 226.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.07x = 570.93 × 226.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.07x = 129,338.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,338.48/381.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.41

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