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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.73, 576.73 and 141.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.73, 576.73 and 141.19 is: 211.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.73 : 576.73 = 141.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.73/576.73 = 141.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.73x = 576.73 × 141.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.73x = 81,428.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,428.51/384.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.65

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