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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.22, 526.10 and 215.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.22, 526.10 and 215.43 is: 297.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.22 : 526.10 = 215.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.22/526.10 = 215.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.22x = 526.10 × 215.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.22x = 113,338.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,338.66/381.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.31

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