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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.19, 526.08 and 233.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.19, 526.08 and 233.80 is: 322.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.19 : 526.08 = 233.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.19/526.08 = 233.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.19x = 526.08 × 233.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.19x = 122,997.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,997.50/381.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.67

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