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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.22, 570.75 and 243.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.22, 570.75 and 243.93 is: 365.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.22 : 570.75 = 243.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.22/570.75 = 243.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.22x = 570.75 × 243.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.22x = 139,223.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,223.05/381.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.20

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