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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.08, 570.54 and 375.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.08, 570.54 and 375.68 is: 562.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.08 : 570.54 = 375.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.08/570.54 = 375.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.08x = 570.54 × 375.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.08x = 214,340.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,340.47/381.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.46

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