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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.12, 574.63 and 109.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.12, 574.63 and 109.24 is: 163.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.12 : 574.63 = 109.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.12/574.63 = 109.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.12x = 574.63 × 109.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.12x = 62,771.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,771.49/383.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.84

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