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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.31, 526.19 and 223.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.31, 526.19 and 223.92 is: 309.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.31 : 526.19 = 223.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.31/526.19 = 223.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.31x = 526.19 × 223.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.31x = 117,823.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,823.35/381.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.00

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