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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.88, 576.96 and 141.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.88, 576.96 and 141.22 is: 211.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.88 : 576.96 = 141.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.88/576.96 = 141.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.88x = 576.96 × 141.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.88x = 81,475.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,475.41/384.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.69

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