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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.44, 572.04 and 219.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.44, 572.04 and 219.44 is: 329.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.44 : 572.04 = 219.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.44/572.04 = 219.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.44x = 572.04 × 219.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.44x = 125,528.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,528.46/381.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.09

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