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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.83, 572.81 and 107.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.83, 572.81 and 107.91 is: 161.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.83 : 572.81 = 107.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.83/572.81 = 107.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.83x = 572.81 × 107.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.83x = 61,811.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,811.39/381.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.88

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