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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.76, 577.73 and 366.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.76, 577.73 and 366.76 is: 550.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.76 : 577.73 = 366.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.76/577.73 = 366.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.76x = 577.73 × 366.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.76x = 211,888.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,888.25/384.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.70

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