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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.19, 527.08 and 375.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.19, 527.08 and 375.02 is: 518.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.19 : 527.08 = 375.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.19/527.08 = 375.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.19x = 527.08 × 375.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.19x = 197,665.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,665.54/381.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.55

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