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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.85, 572.82 and 107.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.85, 572.82 and 107.93 is: 161.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.85 : 572.82 = 107.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.85/572.82 = 107.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.85x = 572.82 × 107.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.85x = 61,826.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,826.10/381.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.91

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