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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.64, 525 and 353.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.64, 525 and 353.04 is: 486.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.64 : 525 = 353.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.64/525 = 353.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.64x = 525 × 353.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.64x = 185,346
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,346/380.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.93

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