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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.11, 575.23 and 237.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.11, 575.23 and 237.93 is: 356.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.11 : 575.23 = 237.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.11/575.23 = 237.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.11x = 575.23 × 237.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.11x = 136,864.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,864.47/384.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.32

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