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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.04, 864.05 and 191.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.04, 864.05 and 191.29 is: 286.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.04 : 864.05 = 191.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.04/864.05 = 191.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.04x = 864.05 × 191.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.04x = 165,278.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,278.85/576.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.93

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