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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.31, 571.88 and 107.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.31, 571.88 and 107.33 is: 160.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.31 : 571.88 = 107.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.31/571.88 = 107.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.31x = 571.88 × 107.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.31x = 61,376.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,376.69/381.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.96

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