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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.81, 574.10 and 122.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.81, 574.10 and 122.75 is: 184.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.81 : 574.10 = 122.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.81/574.10 = 122.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.81x = 574.10 × 122.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.81x = 70,467.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,467.29/382.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.08

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