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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.14, 574.67 and 136.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.14, 574.67 and 136.30 is: 204.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.14 : 574.67 = 136.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.14/574.67 = 136.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.14x = 574.67 × 136.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.14x = 78,327.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,327.52/383.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.44

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