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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.11, 575.93 and 152.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.11, 575.93 and 152.73 is: 229.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.11 : 575.93 = 152.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.11/575.93 = 152.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.11x = 575.93 × 152.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.11x = 87,961.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,961.03/384.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.00

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