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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.84, 576.91 and 141.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.84, 576.91 and 141.13 is: 211.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.84 : 576.91 = 141.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.84/576.91 = 141.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.84x = 576.91 × 141.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.84x = 81,418.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,418.60/384.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.56

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