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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.73, 576.06 and 292.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.73, 576.06 and 292.99 is: 438.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.73 : 576.06 = 292.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.73/576.06 = 292.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.73x = 576.06 × 292.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.73x = 168,779.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,779.82/384.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.70

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