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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.74, 575.63 and 109.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.74, 575.63 and 109.82 is: 164.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.74 : 575.63 = 109.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.74/575.63 = 109.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.74x = 575.63 × 109.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.74x = 63,215.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,215.69/383.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.74

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