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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.54, 572.27 and 107.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.54, 572.27 and 107.63 is: 161.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.54 : 572.27 = 107.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.54/572.27 = 107.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.54x = 572.27 × 107.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.54x = 61,592.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,592.17/381.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.43

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