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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.95, 574.47 and 109.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.95, 574.47 and 109.08 is: 163.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.95 : 574.47 = 109.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.95/574.47 = 109.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.95x = 574.47 × 109.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.95x = 62,665.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,665.30/382.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.64

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