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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.04, 575.88 and 127.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.04, 575.88 and 127.48 is: 191.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.04 : 575.88 = 127.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.04/575.88 = 127.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.04x = 575.88 × 127.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.04x = 73,413.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,413.18/384.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.16

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