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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.76, 526.83 and 207.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.76, 526.83 and 207.11 is: 285.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.76 : 526.83 = 207.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.76/526.83 = 207.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.76x = 526.83 × 207.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.76x = 109,111.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,111.09/381.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.81

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