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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.07, 575.43 and 369.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.07, 575.43 and 369.85 is: 554.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.07 : 575.43 = 369.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.07/575.43 = 369.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.07x = 575.43 × 369.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.07x = 212,822.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,822.79/384.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.12

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