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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.85, 576.10 and 375.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.85, 576.10 and 375.54 is: 562.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.85 : 576.10 = 375.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.85/576.10 = 375.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.85x = 576.10 × 375.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.85x = 216,348.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,348.59/384.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.16

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