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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.77, 572.47 and 219.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.77, 572.47 and 219.41 is: 329.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.77 : 572.47 = 219.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.77/572.47 = 219.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.77x = 572.47 × 219.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.77x = 125,605.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,605.64/381.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.01

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