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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.76, 572.70 and 219.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.76, 572.70 and 219.35 is: 329.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.76 : 572.70 = 219.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.76/572.70 = 219.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.76x = 572.70 × 219.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.76x = 125,621.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,621.75/381.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.06

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