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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.06, 576.94 and 370.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.06, 576.94 and 370.84 is: 555.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.06 : 576.94 = 370.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.06/576.94 = 370.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.06x = 576.94 × 370.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.06x = 213,950.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,950.58/385.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.63

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