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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.91, 574.28 and 108.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.91, 574.28 and 108.92 is: 163.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.91 : 574.28 = 108.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.91/574.28 = 108.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.91x = 574.28 × 108.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.91x = 62,552.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,552.18/382.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.36

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