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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.02, 1,227.75 and 380.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.02, 1,227.75 and 380.31 is: 570.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.02 : 1,227.75 = 380.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.02/1,227.75 = 380.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.02x = 1,227.75 × 380.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.02x = 466,925.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,925.60/819.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.11

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