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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.11, 571.94 and 244.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.11, 571.94 and 244.81 is: 366.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.11 : 571.94 = 244.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.11/571.94 = 244.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.11x = 571.94 × 244.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.11x = 140,016.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,016.63/382.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.43

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