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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.75, 575.66 and 235.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.75, 575.66 and 235.97 is: 353.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.75 : 575.66 = 235.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.75/575.66 = 235.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.75x = 575.66 × 235.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.75x = 135,839.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,839.38/384.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.06

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