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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.19, 573.05 and 176.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.19, 573.05 and 176.48 is: 264.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.19 : 573.05 = 176.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.19/573.05 = 176.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.19x = 573.05 × 176.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.19x = 101,128.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,128.12/382.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.61

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