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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.14, 572.92 and 122.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.14, 572.92 and 122.05 is: 182.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.14 : 572.92 = 122.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.14/572.92 = 122.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.14x = 572.92 × 122.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.14x = 69,924.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,924.89/382.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.98

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