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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.23, 574.64 and 152.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.23, 574.64 and 152.11 is: 228.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.23 : 574.64 = 152.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.23/574.64 = 152.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.23x = 574.64 × 152.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.23x = 87,408.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,408.49/383.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.08

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