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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.64, 576.46 and 293

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.64, 576.46 and 293 is: 439.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.64 : 576.46 = 293 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.64/576.46 = 293/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.64x = 576.46 × 293
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.64x = 168,902.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,902.78/384.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.12

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