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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.91, 527.03 and 207.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.91, 527.03 and 207.25 is: 286.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.91 : 527.03 = 207.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.91/527.03 = 207.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.91x = 527.03 × 207.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.91x = 109,226.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,226.97/381.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.00

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