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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.11, 692.22 and 384.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.11, 692.22 and 384.82 is: 576.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.11 : 692.22 = 384.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.11/692.22 = 384.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.11x = 692.22 × 384.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.11x = 266,380.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,380.10/462.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.44

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