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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.07, 572.18 and 379.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.07, 572.18 and 379.33 is: 568.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.07 : 572.18 = 379.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.07/572.18 = 379.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.07x = 572.18 × 379.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.07x = 217,041.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,041.71/382.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.06

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