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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.03, 573.28 and 209.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.03, 573.28 and 209.28 is: 313.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.03 : 573.28 = 209.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.03/573.28 = 209.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.03x = 573.28 × 209.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.03x = 119,977.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,977.66/383.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.23

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