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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.12, 576.20 and 176

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.12, 576.20 and 176 is: 264.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.12 : 576.20 = 176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.12/576.20 = 176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.12x = 576.20 × 176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.12x = 101,411.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,411.20/384.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.01

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