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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.08, 568.01 and 351.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.08, 568.01 and 351.92 is: 524.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.08 : 568.01 = 351.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.08/568.01 = 351.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.08x = 568.01 × 351.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.08x = 199,894.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,894.08/381.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.55

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