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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.02, 522.86 and 329.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.02, 522.86 and 329.16 is: 454.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.02 : 522.86 = 329.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.02/522.86 = 329.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.02x = 522.86 × 329.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.02x = 172,101.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,101.97/379.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.08

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