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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.94, 577.88 and 190.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.94, 577.88 and 190.13 is: 285.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.94 : 577.88 = 190.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.94/577.88 = 190.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.94x = 577.88 × 190.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.94x = 109,872.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,872.32/384.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.43

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