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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.53, 575.64 and 247.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.53, 575.64 and 247.10 is: 369.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.53 : 575.64 = 247.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.53/575.64 = 247.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.53x = 575.64 × 247.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.53x = 142,237.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,237.77/384.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.91

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