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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.59, 576.40 and 192.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.59, 576.40 and 192.27 is: 288.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.59 : 576.40 = 192.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.59/576.40 = 192.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.59x = 576.40 × 192.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.59x = 110,821.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,821.07/384.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.16

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