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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.11, 574.66 and 123.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.11, 574.66 and 123.19 is: 184.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.11 : 574.66 = 123.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.11/574.66 = 123.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.11x = 574.66 × 123.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.11x = 70,792.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,792.37/383.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.78

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