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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.01, 573.08 and 219.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.01, 573.08 and 219.60 is: 329.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.01 : 573.08 = 219.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.01/573.08 = 219.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.01x = 573.08 × 219.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.01x = 125,847.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,847.27/382.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.44

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