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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.02, 572.46 and 219.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.02, 572.46 and 219.36 is: 328.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.02 : 572.46 = 219.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.02/572.46 = 219.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.02x = 572.46 × 219.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.02x = 125,574.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,574.83/382.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.71

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