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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.09, 575.68 and 200.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.09, 575.68 and 200.93 is: 301.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.09 : 575.68 = 200.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.09/575.68 = 200.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.09x = 575.68 × 200.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.09x = 115,672.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,672.18/384.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.16

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