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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.08, 572.52 and 295.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.08, 572.52 and 295.63 is: 442.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.08 : 572.52 = 295.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.08/572.52 = 295.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.08x = 572.52 × 295.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.08x = 169,256.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,256.26/382.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.98

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