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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.28, 571.83 and 107.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.28, 571.83 and 107.38 is: 161.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.28 : 571.83 = 107.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.28/571.83 = 107.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.28x = 571.83 × 107.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.28x = 61,403.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,403.11/381.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.04

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