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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.67, 574.05 and 135.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.67, 574.05 and 135.82 is: 203.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.67 : 574.05 = 135.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.67/574.05 = 135.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.67x = 574.05 × 135.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.67x = 77,967.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,967.47/382.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.75

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