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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.71, 577.08 and 110.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.71, 577.08 and 110.79 is: 166.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.71 : 577.08 = 110.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.71/577.08 = 110.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.71x = 577.08 × 110.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.71x = 63,934.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,934.69/384.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.19

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