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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.53, 576.86 and 336.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.53, 576.86 and 336.06 is: 504.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.53 : 576.86 = 336.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.53/576.86 = 336.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.53x = 576.86 × 336.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.53x = 193,857.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,857.89/384.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.15

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