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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.76, 452.10 and 283.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.76, 452.10 and 283.84 is: 391.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.76 : 452.10 = 283.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.76/452.10 = 283.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.76x = 452.10 × 283.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.76x = 128,324.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,324.06/327.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.52

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