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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.82, 574.22 and 108.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.82, 574.22 and 108.91 is: 163.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.82 : 574.22 = 108.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.82/574.22 = 108.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.82x = 574.22 × 108.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.82x = 62,534.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,534.88/382.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.35

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