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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.04, 577.26 and 190.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.04, 577.26 and 190.07 is: 284.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.04 : 577.26 = 190.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.04/577.26 = 190.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.04x = 577.26 × 190.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.04x = 109,719.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,719.81/385.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.96

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