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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.19, 570.76 and 265.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.19, 570.76 and 265.39 is: 397.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.19 : 570.76 = 265.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.19/570.76 = 265.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.19x = 570.76 × 265.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.19x = 151,474.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,474.00/381.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.37

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