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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.04, 576.06 and 140.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.04, 576.06 and 140.43 is: 210.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.04 : 576.06 = 140.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.04/576.06 = 140.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.04x = 576.06 × 140.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.04x = 80,898.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,898.53/384.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.65

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