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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.04, 576.24 and 230.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.04, 576.24 and 230.14 is: 345.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.04 : 576.24 = 230.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.04/576.24 = 230.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.04x = 576.24 × 230.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.04x = 132,615.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,615.87/384.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.32

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