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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.78, 576.80 and 350.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.78, 576.80 and 350.98 is: 526.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.78 : 576.80 = 350.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.78/576.80 = 350.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.78x = 576.80 × 350.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.78x = 202,445.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,445.26/384.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.13

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