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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.03, 576.09 and 152.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.03, 576.09 and 152.91 is: 229.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.03 : 576.09 = 152.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.03/576.09 = 152.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.03x = 576.09 × 152.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.03x = 88,089.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,089.92/384.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.38

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