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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.41, 576.67 and 140.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.41, 576.67 and 140.91 is: 211.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.41 : 576.67 = 140.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.41/576.67 = 140.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.41x = 576.67 × 140.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.41x = 81,258.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,258.57/384.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.39

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