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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.68, 577.05 and 293.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.68, 577.05 and 293.94 is: 440.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.68 : 577.05 = 293.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.68/577.05 = 293.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.68x = 577.05 × 293.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.68x = 169,618.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,618.08/384.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.93

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