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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.53, 570.92 and 330.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.53, 570.92 and 330.35 is: 494.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.53 : 570.92 = 330.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.53/570.92 = 330.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.53x = 570.92 × 330.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.53x = 188,601.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,601.70/381.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.33

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