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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.04, 526.19 and 360.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.04, 526.19 and 360.58 is: 497.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.04 : 526.19 = 360.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.04/526.19 = 360.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.04x = 526.19 × 360.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.04x = 189,733.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,733.59/381.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.94

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