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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.02, 573.06 and 165.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.02, 573.06 and 165.36 is: 248.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.02 : 573.06 = 165.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.02/573.06 = 165.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.02x = 573.06 × 165.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.02x = 94,761.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,761.20/382.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.05

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