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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.14, 529.71 and 352.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.14, 529.71 and 352.93 is: 486.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.14 : 529.71 = 352.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.14/529.71 = 352.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.14x = 529.71 × 352.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.14x = 186,948.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,948.79/384.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.67

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