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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.02, 573 and 165.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.02, 573 and 165.44 is: 248.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.02 : 573 = 165.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.02/573 = 165.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.02x = 573 × 165.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.02x = 94,797.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,797.12/382.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.15

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