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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.22, 573.18 and 135.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.22, 573.18 and 135.37 is: 203.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.22 : 573.18 = 135.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.22/573.18 = 135.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.22x = 573.18 × 135.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.22x = 77,592.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,592.13/382.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.01

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