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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.22, 574.44 and 152.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.22, 574.44 and 152.04 is: 227.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.22 : 574.44 = 152.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.22/574.44 = 152.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.22x = 574.44 × 152.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.22x = 87,337.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,337.86/383.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.91

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