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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.06, 524.09 and 327.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.06, 524.09 and 327.77 is: 451.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.06 : 524.09 = 327.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.06/524.09 = 327.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.06x = 524.09 × 327.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.06x = 171,776.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,776.72/380.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.98

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