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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.76, 522.50 and 369

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.76, 522.50 and 369 is: 507.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.76 : 522.50 = 369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.76/522.50 = 369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.76x = 522.50 × 369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.76x = 192,800.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,800.66/379.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.70

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