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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.02, 573.03 and 108.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.02, 573.03 and 108.11 is: 162.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.02 : 573.03 = 108.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.02/573.03 = 108.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.02x = 573.03 × 108.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.02x = 61,951.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,951.71/382.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.17

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