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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.76, 577.34 and 294.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.76, 577.34 and 294.04 is: 441.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.76 : 577.34 = 294.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.76/577.34 = 294.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.76x = 577.34 × 294.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.76x = 169,756.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,756.70/384.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.21

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