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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.04, 573.26 and 165.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.04, 573.26 and 165.57 is: 248.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.04 : 573.26 = 165.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.04/573.26 = 165.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.04x = 573.26 × 165.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.04x = 94,913.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,913.83/382.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.44

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