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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.77, 574.07 and 108.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.77, 574.07 and 108.86 is: 163.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.77 : 574.07 = 108.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.77/574.07 = 108.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.77x = 574.07 × 108.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.77x = 62,490.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,490.25/382.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.26

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