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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.75, 527.00 and 368.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.75, 527.00 and 368.07 is: 508.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.75 : 527.00 = 368.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.75/527.00 = 368.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.75x = 527.00 × 368.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.75x = 193,971.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,971.05/381.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.11

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