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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.24, 574.97 and 139.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.24, 574.97 and 139.97 is: 210.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.24 : 574.97 = 139.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.24/574.97 = 139.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.24x = 574.97 × 139.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.24x = 80,479.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,479.29/383.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.00

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