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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.12, 570.06 and 323.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.12, 570.06 and 323.88 is: 484.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.12 : 570.06 = 323.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.12/570.06 = 323.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.12x = 570.06 × 323.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.12x = 184,631.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,631.03/381.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.44

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