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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.88, 574.44 and 190.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.88, 574.44 and 190.64 is: 286.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.88 : 574.44 = 190.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.88/574.44 = 190.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.88x = 574.44 × 190.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.88x = 109,511.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,511.24/382.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.02

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