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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.11, 570.29 and 329.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.11, 570.29 and 329.92 is: 493.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.11 : 570.29 = 329.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.11/570.29 = 329.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.11x = 570.29 × 329.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.11x = 188,152.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,152.07/381.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.70

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