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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.55, 576.59 and 153.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.55, 576.59 and 153.47 is: 230.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.55 : 576.59 = 153.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.55/576.59 = 153.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.55x = 576.59 × 153.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.55x = 88,490.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,490.33/384.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.12

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