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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.04, 529.92 and 215.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.04, 529.92 and 215.98 is: 298.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.04 : 529.92 = 215.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.04/529.92 = 215.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.04x = 529.92 × 215.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.04x = 114,452.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,452.12/384.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.02

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