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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.03, 1,448.06 and 380.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.03, 1,448.06 and 380.80 is: 570.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.03 : 1,448.06 = 380.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.03/1,448.06 = 380.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.03x = 1,448.06 × 380.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.03x = 551,412.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,412.10/966.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.80

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