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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.28, 577.02 and 341.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.28, 577.02 and 341.08 is: 512.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.28 : 577.02 = 341.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.28/577.02 = 341.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.28x = 577.02 × 341.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.28x = 196,809.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,809.98/384.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.15

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