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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.15, 525.93 and 233.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.15, 525.93 and 233.84 is: 322.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.15 : 525.93 = 233.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.15/525.93 = 233.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.15x = 525.93 × 233.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.15x = 122,980.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,980.84/381.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.66

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