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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.52, 526.89 and 328.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.52, 526.89 and 328.77 is: 454.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.52 : 526.89 = 328.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.52/526.89 = 328.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.52x = 526.89 × 328.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.52x = 173,225.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,225.57/381.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.04

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