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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.16, 570.66 and 363.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.16, 570.66 and 363.40 is: 544.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.16 : 570.66 = 363.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.16/570.66 = 363.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.16x = 570.66 × 363.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.16x = 207,377.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,377.84/381.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.07

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