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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.53, 576.83 and 124.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.53, 576.83 and 124.44 is: 186.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.53 : 576.83 = 124.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.53/576.83 = 124.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.53x = 576.83 × 124.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.53x = 71,780.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,780.10/384.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.67

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