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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.04, 576.36 and 263.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.04, 576.36 and 263.16 is: 394.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.04 : 576.36 = 263.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.04/576.36 = 263.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.04x = 576.36 × 263.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.04x = 151,674.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,674.90/384.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.95

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