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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.07, 523.15 and 335.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.07, 523.15 and 335.65 is: 462.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.07 : 523.15 = 335.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.07/523.15 = 335.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.07x = 523.15 × 335.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.07x = 175,595.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,595.30/380.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.01

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