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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.22, 573.75 and 245.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.22, 573.75 and 245.93 is: 368.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.22 : 573.75 = 245.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.22/573.75 = 245.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.22x = 573.75 × 245.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.22x = 141,102.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,102.34/383.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.20

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