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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.17, 575.61 and 369.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.17, 575.61 and 369.95 is: 554.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.17 : 575.61 = 369.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.17/575.61 = 369.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.17x = 575.61 × 369.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.17x = 212,942.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,942.65/384.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.30

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