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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.04, 576.26 and 247.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.04, 576.26 and 247.36 is: 371.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.04 : 576.26 = 247.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.04/576.26 = 247.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.04x = 576.26 × 247.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.04x = 142,543.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,543.67/384.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.17

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