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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.76, 576.75 and 141.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.76, 576.75 and 141.15 is: 211.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.76 : 576.75 = 141.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.76/576.75 = 141.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.76x = 576.75 × 141.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.76x = 81,408.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,408.26/384.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.58

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