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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.29, 526.35 and 233.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.29, 526.35 and 233.98 is: 323.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.29 : 526.35 = 233.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.29/526.35 = 233.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.29x = 526.35 × 233.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.29x = 123,155.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,155.37/381.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.00

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