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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.65, 577.35 and 363.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.65, 577.35 and 363.84 is: 546.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.65 : 577.35 = 363.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.65/577.35 = 363.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.65x = 577.35 × 363.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.65x = 210,061.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,061.97/384.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.11

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