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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.08, 575.91 and 307.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.08, 575.91 and 307.53 is: 461.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.08 : 575.91 = 307.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.08/575.91 = 307.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.08x = 575.91 × 307.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.08x = 177,109.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,109.60/384.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.13

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