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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.67, 577.14 and 192.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.67, 577.14 and 192.25 is: 288.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.67 : 577.14 = 192.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.67/577.14 = 192.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.67x = 577.14 × 192.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.67x = 110,955.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,955.17/384.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.44

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