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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.22, 573.06 and 310.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.22, 573.06 and 310.94 is: 466.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.22 : 573.06 = 310.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.22/573.06 = 310.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.22x = 573.06 × 310.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.22x = 178,187.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,187.28/382.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.19

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