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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.92, 575.69 and 356.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.92, 575.69 and 356.13 is: 534.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.92 : 575.69 = 356.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.92/575.69 = 356.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.92x = 575.69 × 356.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.92x = 205,018.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,018.70/383.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.02

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