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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.92, 527.19 and 226.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.92, 527.19 and 226.76 is: 313.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.92 : 527.19 = 226.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.92/527.19 = 226.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.92x = 527.19 × 226.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.92x = 119,545.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,545.60/381.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.01

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