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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.54, 576 and 303.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.54, 576 and 303.14 is: 454.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.54 : 576 = 303.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.54/576 = 303.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.54x = 576 × 303.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.54x = 174,605.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,605.76/384.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.06

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