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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.28, 571.94 and 107.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.28, 571.94 and 107.40 is: 161.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.28 : 571.94 = 107.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.28/571.94 = 107.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.28x = 571.94 × 107.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.28x = 61,426.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,426.36/381.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.11

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