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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.35, 526.70 and 339.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.35, 526.70 and 339.91 is: 469.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.35 : 526.70 = 339.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.35/526.70 = 339.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.35x = 526.70 × 339.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.35x = 179,030.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,030.60/381.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.47

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