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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.04, 573.09 and 176.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.04, 573.09 and 176.67 is: 265.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.04 : 573.09 = 176.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.04/573.09 = 176.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.04x = 573.09 × 176.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.04x = 101,247.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,247.81/382.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.02

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